If there’s one thing I know as a Registered Dietitian, it’s that most people probably don’t get enough vegetables. No matter how many bags of spinach or heads of broccoli you buy, they’ll often die a slow death in the back of your fridge. Even I get into a pattern of avoiding vegetables in favor of richer, carb-y dishes to fuel me through the winter.
If you started off this year pledging to eat more vegetables, you’re not alone. If you’re a few weeks into 2026 and still haven’t added more produce to your plate, I see you. I’m sharing some delicious, easy, and *actually* exciting ways to get your daily dose of vitamin veggie (no, that’s not a real thing, but yes, you should treat it that way). Whether you are a vegetable lover or hater, you’ll most definitely find something you’ll enjoy on this roundup of plant-forward recipes!
From vegan to meaty, there’s always room for a vegetable in your meal, whether you’re hiding it in a sauce, grating it into your bowl, or making it the star of the dish. Let’s make 2026 the year of the vegetable, shall we?