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How To Get Most Flavour Out Of Your Vegies

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  • 31 Mar 2025 1:21 pm AEST Date Time
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Courtesy of Cancer Council WA

Want to enhance the flavor of your vegetables? With a few simple techniques, you can bring out the best in your produce and make healthy eating more enjoyable. Here are some expert tips from our team at LiveLighter, to help elevate the taste and texture of your favorite vegies.

Shop seasonal (or work around it)

These days in Western Australia we enjoy a huge range of locally grown fruit and vegies all year round. But there’s no denying that the quality and price still fluctuate with the season. If you focus on what’s in season, it’ll be cheaper and tastier.

If an ingredient you want to use is out of season, consider replacing it with something similar rather than using expensive, sub-par produce. If you figure out what the veg is bringing to the dish you can find a suitable swap. For example, green beans (fresh or frozen) can bring some texture and colour instead of asparagus which has a relatively short season. No beautiful tomatoes? Brightly flavoured capsicum or even juicy peaches (fresh or tinned) could be a good swap. Brussels sprouts aren’t always around, but broccoli can provide a similar earthy flavour (and are also excellent roasted – see ‘fire it up’ below!).

Cool the cucumbers

Cucumbers are famously cool, but not all vegies like being cold!

Tomatoes have much better flavour when they’re at room temperature. Store them in the fruit bowl if you’ll eat them quickly or store them in the fridge but get them out a couple of hours before eating.

Potatoes, onions and whole pumpkins do best in a cool, dark place. In a box or cloth bag in the pantry is perfect. Most other vegies keep for longer if they’re stored in the fridge. Keep cut vegies fresh for a couple of days by storing in a sealed container with a wet paper towel.

For detailed info about how to select, store and prepare a huge range of produce, check out the LiveLighter A-Z of fruit and veg.

Fire it up

There are so many vegies that absolutely come to life with high heat. Roasted cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are sensational. Toss them in olive oil, season them and throw them in a 200ºC oven for around 20 minutes, until done to your liking.

Barbecuing is another great way to give your vegies a little special treatment. Corn, eggplant, pumpkin and mushrooms are some BBQ favourites. Top with a squeeze of lemon, a dob of pesto or a grating of parmesan for extra flavour.

Spice up your life

Vegies come alive with a little complementary flavour. Think smashed avocado with lime, roast pumpkin with cumin, tomato with basil, and chickpeas with chilli oil. Not sure what goes with what? Try an internet search for “what goes with [insert vegetable here]” to discover some classic pairings.

Dips for success

If you’re not excited about plain vegetables, use them as a vessel for something a little extra!

Choose dips that are lower in saturated fat and salt to keep it healthy. There are lots to choose from – guacamole, hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki etc.

Hearty salads

To create a flavour packed salad, whether as a side or a main course-it takes more than just leafy greens and basic toppings. Follow these simple steps to build a well-balanced and delicious salad every time:

  1. Choose your hero vegetables. What do you love eating? What’s in season or on special? What needs to be rescued in the crisper?
  2. To make it filling, choose a grainy component (like pasta, croutons, brown rice, quinoa etc) or some other starchy business (corn, potatoes, beans, peas etc).
  3. Throw in some pops of flavour and colour like olives, herbs, fruit, cheese etc.
  4. Include a protein component like nuts, legumes, chicken, tuna or egg if it’s going to be a stand-alone meal.

The importance of dress ups

The key to a good dressing is balance. If you like a zippy dressing, start with equal parts oil (usually olive oil, sometimes a more neutral flavoured oil like rice bran) and acid (usually apple-cider vinegar or lemon juice). Looking for something creamy? Consider yoghurt or tahini as a base. Then go crazy with the flavourings! Garlic, ginger, fresh or dried herbs, mustard, sundried tomatoes, or soy sauce. Be sure to taste and adjust as you go!

Hot tip: pour ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake them up. Dress the salad just before eating to maintain maximum crunch.

If you’re looking for more healthy recipes, make sure to check out the LiveLighter website!

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