What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

[Sheepie]

I just got back from grocery shopping. As I was filling my cart with veggies, I was thinking about all the people who are coming back to Atkins this week. I was thinking of all their misinformed friends/family/coworkers who are scared they'll only eat bacon/eggs/cheese. If I'm like the rest of you, we're all eating more veggies now than ever! Let's reinforce the idea of veggies. Throughout the week, tell us what veggies are filling your grocery cart.

I already have salad fixings at home. Today I bought--

-broccoli
-cauliflower
-eggplant
-red peppers
-green pepper
-spaghetti squash
-kale
-onion
-frozen spinach
-canned tomatoes

How about you?

[stephbob]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

There's only a small selection of veggies I'll eat! I stock up weekly on:

tomatoes
zuccinni
onion
peppers
broccoli

[meena-beena]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

I went last night to the store and got:

Lettuce
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Yellow Squash--they were having a sale, two 32oz. frozen bags for 4 bucks!!
Tomato
Celery

[jimmyolsenblues]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

i am a big fan of a head of lettuce, some mayo, little bit of creamy caesar dressing, little vinegar, tiny bit of water, dash of cayenne pepper, and it makes some kids of creamy induction friendly dressing. So lately its just lettuce, but this morning, I had raw broccolli in my eggs. Nice.

[partytrouble]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

i guess i am not buying that much, because at only 3 cups a day allowed for induction, and for me lettuce is 2 cups so i can eat salad, that leaves only 1 measly cup for other veggies. if i bought a huge variety, it would all rot in the fridge before i could even eat it. one head of cauliflower and some bagged lettuce takes me the entire week. how do you guys get around this??

[ValidRouge]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

party--I eat other "salad" veggies BESIDES lettuce.

My "salads" might be cucumber and peppers, or jicama and peppers. Then I've got one cup of something else like broccoli or squash.

This week I've got:
Jicama
peppers
tomatoes
yellow squash
avocado
jalapenos
onions
calabaza (pumpkin)

[kate58]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

Lettuce (mixed leaves by the bag, so various kinds)
Cucumber
Radishes (ordinary & oriental)
Turnip
Caulifower
Broccoli
Onion
Garlic
Sugarsnap peas
Green beans
Courgettes
Mushrooms
Celery
Bell pepper
Chilis

I love veg and love variety! I'd buy that lot pretty much weekly, though I actually shop for veg 2-3 times weekly as I like them fresh. Fortunately I live about 10 minutes walk or a 3 minute drive from a small but excellent supermarket that gets fresh veg delivered daily. Sometime I also add asparagus, celariac, leeks, sprouts, spinach, cabbage or kale.

[cmbyrd50]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

I had Yellow squash, cooked, mashed with butter and a steak
yumm
Bought some fresh cabbage. I love cooked cabbage so it's not totally done but a little crispy with butter, salt and pepper.
I'd like to know what to do with Eggplant. Any ideas anyone?

[chicamarun]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

Fry the egg plant - make a legal egg plant parmesean.

My cart had:

3 bags of lettuce
1 bag of coleslaw mix
Frozen brocolli
Frozen cauliflower
frozen spinach
avocado

and now I can't remember what else

The best thing I have found is those newer steam fresh veggies that come in the bags... they are super yummy and super easy!

But I've been getting frozen veggies because I never know what type of mood I'll be in and fresh always seems to go bad too quickly.

And I'm still hunting for jicama!!! 3 stores and I haven't found it yet.... I'm kinda bummed about that!!

[SandyL2002]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

i am a big fan of a head of lettuce, some mayo, little bit of creamy caesar dressing, little vinegar, tiny bit of water, dash of cayenne pepper, and it makes some kids of creamy induction friendly dressing. So lately its just lettuce, but this morning, I had raw broccolli in my eggs. Nice.

The other day when we were at Golden Corral I saw a wedge of lettuce with something like that on it.. I bet it was the same thing

[SandyL2002]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

And I'm still hunting for jicama!!! 3 stores and I haven't found it yet.... I'm kinda bummed about that!!

I swear I don't think they sell it in VA.. I have checked many stores too and haven't found it

[SandyL2002]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

When I am shopping.. I usually just by frozen veggies.. Usually Broccoli, Cauliflower, Snow Peas, Aspargus, Green Beans (although not my favorite frozen) oh forgot Brussel Sprouts.

I rarely by fresh veggies unless I plan to eat them right away cause they go bad so fast.

So in Fresh Veggies its Cabbage... I rarely eat a Salad at home.. I hate Salads at home.. so I save those for my meals out... For some weird reason they taste better out....lol

Now in the Summer I LOVE to fry up Yellow Squash and Onions...YUMMMMY

[jersey]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

My cart has a lot of frozen vegetables....very poor produce selection at our local groceries but this week I picked up

• romaine hearts
• organic spring lettuce mix
• mushrooms
• bell peppers
• cucumbers
• cabbage
• frozen broccoli
• frozen whole green beans
• frozen brussel sprouts
• frozen cauliflower

[apple]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

Aaah...my favorite topic...veggies!!!

I love reading all your lists...gives me great ideas

I've stepped into Rung 3 yesterday, but I'm not limiting my veggies at all. One of the stores I frequent is having issues with veggies and darn prices...they're through the roof!

So far this past weekend I've bought...
-salad mix
-mushrooms...I stuff them with cream cheese or make an omlete/scramble with them
-cabbage...for New Years...maybe stuffed cabbage rolls

But I have on hand..
-canned pumpkin
-frozen cauliflower
-frozen broccoli
-olives
-bell pepper
-onions
-canned diced tomatoes
-canned green beans

What I want to buy but can't find...
-frozen okra that's not breaded....it's like it disappeared...*poof*

What I plan on buying today...
-cucumbers...and lots because I can eat a whole one at one shot...they're great little snackers
-celery
-salad mix
-head of lettuce
-mushrooms
-snow peas

[chicamarun]

Re: What veggies are in your grocery cart this week? (Dec 30-Jan5)

Oooo I saw frozen okra yesterday but didn't grab it.

I'm still on my jicama hunt - I bet Shopper's Food has it - I think I've seen it there before. Just have to drive to Leesburg to get it (20 minute drive and I hate going LOL)