A few weeks ago I got some feedback that hurt.

Ii of my long term Simple Meal Plans customers left comments saying they found my recipes defective in vegetable diverseness.

Too much broccoli and cauliflower!

Asking me to mix it upward.

Which got me thinking…

I do use a lot of broccoli and cauliflower and kale in my recipes.

Considering that'due south what I Beloved to eat.

But merely because a recipe calls for a sure veg, doesn't mean you lot can't utilize something else.

And then I've made a note to always include alternative veg ideas in my variations.

And I as well thought it would exist fun to empower you to try a little vegetable substitution on your own…

The Ultimate Guide to Vegetable Substitutes

Leafy Herbs

parsley = mint = coriander (cilantro) = basil = sorrel

Woody Herbs

thyme = rosemary = sage = oregano = lemon grass = lemon thyme = kaffir lime leaves

Leafy Veg

spinach = chard = silverbeet = collard greens = kale = cavolo nero = beet tops = cabbage = bok choy

Root Veg

potato = sweet potato = parsnip = beets = turnip = celeriac = swede = rutabaga = carrots = mushrooms = zucchini = cauliflower

Brassicas

broccoli = broccolini = cauliflower = cabbage = brussels sprouts = chinese broccoli

Crunchy Veg

celery = snow peas = carrots = radish = kohlrabi = cabbage

Greenish Veg

zucchini = peas = green beans = broad beans = broccoli = asparagus

Summer Veg

tomatoes = red bell peppers (capsicum) = eggplant (aubergine) = zucchini = mushrooms

Aromatic Veg

onions = celery = carrots = garlic

Salad Veg

lettuce = radicchio = rocket (arugula) = infant spinach = baby kale = leafy herbs

EXAMPLE: Beautiful Broccoli with Creamy Tuna Sauce

Lets put this into practice with my Beautiful Broccoli with Creamy Tuna Sauce.

Looking at out substitution guide in a higher place, broccoli appears in the Brassicas. So you could substitute any of those vegetables.

Broccoli is besides nether Green veg. More than options there.

On a more general note, you lot could substitute any cooked veg or legumes.

So mayhap some roast eggplant or zucchini or mushrooms? Or saute some leafy veg like kale or spinach and use that instead.

There are e'er options.

Just trust your instincts.

We'll turn you into a substitution pro in no time :)

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What about you?

Practise you love broccoli and cauliflower? Not so much?
I'd honey to hear about your favourite vegetables in the comments below :)

Accept fun substituting in the kitchen!

With love,
Jules x

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