I Found A Gem In My Freezer!

I love veggies. Even when my husband would rather stick to his meat and starch, I will go out of my way to put a vegetable on my plate. It often appears as a raw veg - perhaps as carrots accompanied by hummus, a traditional green or even a bean salad. Yet, I have no qualms against steaming vegetables either. Cooked spinach is a #1 favorite of mine (though I rarely get to enjoy it as few others within my household have been quite as inspired by Popeye as I have).

For weeks, I have been eyeing a particular package of vegetables in our freezer, just waiting for the opportune meal to bring them out. Well, that opportune meal never really presented itself, so having been tormented by them for so long now I figured, "What the heck?" and cooked 'em up tonight alongside our cheesesteaks. I was delightfully impressed.

The vegetable in question:

They were delicious! A steam in bag version, they were ready to go in 6 minutes flat. There was next to no excess liquid that needed to be drained from the mixture after microwaving - a feature I have not always seen in other brands.

I was surprised at how natural they tasted. They could easily stand alone or be mixed with a little oil, vinegar, and spice as a great tortilla chip dip. They would serve as a great filler in a Mexican dish as the mixture includes corn, black beans, tomatoes, green & red bell peppers, and onion. They could pump up a chili recipe, adding a little more vibrant color beyond the usual red and white beans. The possibilities are endless.

I was quite happy that I finally used them tonight, and I will certainly purchase them again. And, of course, I am very open to trying Veg-All's other vegetable blends. Turns out, they are a company that has been around since the 1920's. If you're curious about their history, click here. Their secret - they prep and package their vegetables in a light onion broth, which gives them an almost buttery taste. Yummm...

I highly recommend this blend, and I'll keep you posted on any others I try. Happy eating everyone!