Veggies are essential to any diet as they’re high in fiber and micronutrients. But if you dread eating veggies, it’s difficult to get a wide variety in your diet. Yes, you can try different cooking methods like steaming or roasting, but they still end up with the same flavor. An alternative is to pair veggies with dips and sauces, which makes them more exciting. Here are three dips you can make at home that will make your veggies tastier.
Tzatziki
Blend 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 clove grated garlic, 1/2 cup grated cucumber, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for this creamy dip. Tzatziki is packed with protein and it tastes amazing with baby carrots.
Thai Spicy Peanut Sauce
If you prefer other nut butters, like almond, you can use it instead of peanut butter. For this sauce, all you need to do is blend unsweetened peanut or almond butter, soy sauce or coconut aminos, chopped garlic, fresh ginger, honey, and lime together and stir them until it makes a smooth sauce. Drizzle your spicy peanut sauce over sauteed green beans, dip it in raw celery, or toss it with stir-fried veggies.
Kale-Almond Pesto
Pesto is super easy to make and all you need is to combine 2 cups kale, 1/4 cup unsalted almonds, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a generous pinch of shredded Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pesto goes so well with grilled veggies.
