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« on: April 07, 2009, 09:26:19 AM »

I find vegetable side dishes the most challenging.  Without sauces, they just don't have an enjoyable combination of flavor and texture.  Even with Mrs. Dash spices, they just aren't the same as I used to enjoy before I got ESRD.

What are some easy ways to bring out the flavor and texture of vegetable side dishes?
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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2009, 10:44:54 AM »

Sometimes I add lemon juice or white wine.

And then there is this:
http://www.davita.com/recipes/c/vegetables

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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2009, 11:09:33 AM »

I usually add chopped onion slices just for flavor. I also add chopped garlic that always helps
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2009, 03:59:27 PM »

Rightside   I used to love Mrs. Dash before dialysis -- now, I hate her

Zach - I am afraid to use white wine -- I am afraid I'd drink it all

I use chicken ( low sodium ) chicken and beef broth.

my children like to dip fresh vegetable in ranch dressing  -- not me

you can make some good hot sauces with fresh vegetables and fruit

find a website on the net where you can hide vegetables in recipes and you would never know the
vegetables were there
some of the recipes sound edible
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2009, 04:01:31 PM »

twirl...I think it is half and half...half a cup of white wine in the vegetables and then drink a half cup...you always want to make sure there is some in the food.
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« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2009, 04:09:58 PM »

his recipe -
add vodka to everything - including yourself
he grilled tons of vegetables

I do not know what white wine taste like but I know I would over do it.......
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« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2009, 05:46:09 PM »

First get fresh veggies.  More flavor, better taste.  Grilling is good.  Sauteeing garlic in Olive oil and then adding veggies like Zuccini, Asparagus, broccoli, Carrots, green beans, is all good.
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« Reply #7 on: April 07, 2009, 05:56:41 PM »

For fresh green beans or brussel sprouts, I boil them first. Then in a little butter I saute onions until they're carmelized and almond slivers. Finally, toss the green beans in the pan. I love them this way. No salt needed.
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« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2009, 09:38:18 PM »

Maybe that will help my eating habits, if I add a half a glass of wine with it all!
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« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2009, 09:53:24 PM »

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No transplant.  Not yet, anyway.  Only decided to be listed on 11/9/06. Inactive at the moment.  ;)
I make films.

Just the facts: 70.0 kgs. (about 154 lbs.)
Treatment: Tue-Thur-Sat   5.5 hours, 2x/wk, 6 hours, 1x/wk
Dialysate flow (Qd)=600;  Blood pump speed(Qb)=315
Fresenius Optiflux-180 filter--without reuse
Fresenius 2008T dialysis machine
My KDOQI Nutrition (+/ -):  2,450 Calories, 84 grams Protein/day.

"Living a life, not an apology."
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