Reader Favorite Veggie-Loaded Recipes From 2020
Well, that was crazy.
That is literally what the new years card I sent out to my family and friends said, because it basically summed up how I felt every single day of 2020.
Constantly pivoting. Shifting plans and expectations. Giving myself (and others) grace. And embracing the constant changes of the year.
But here we are, at the end of 2020. With many lessons and new perspectives under our belts for 2021. I can’t say it was all easy. I cried and laughed. I learned how strong I am….and resilient my family can be. We got creative to make the best of the situations we found ourselves in. And I learned about what is simply NOT important….and let that go without a second thought.
No matter how hard the day/week/month, I have felt profound gratitude to be able to work through it all. And a job I love and find incredible purpose in, to boot!
2020 was the year that so many of you found this incredible community and started veggie-loading your meals, mindset, and your family’s lives. And I have some incredible recipes and posts planned for 2021, but for now….let’s take a minute to reflect on your top 10 reader favorite veggie-loaded recipes of 2020.
The most popular veggie-loaded recipes of 2020
I have loved reading each and every one of your comments and emails. Your star rating dazzled me and also helped me know what kinds of recipes you all were craving more of.
But there were absolutely some 2020 veggie-loaded recipes that stood out as reader favorites over the year. So as we close out the “year of weird”, let’s look back on the recipes that helped us love (and eat) our veggies this year.
Kid-Friendly Pink Beet Pancakes
These pancakes are so yummy! I couldn’t make them fast enough. My two and four year old loved them. These pancakes taste like cake 😋 they were a hit! I also had enough left for the kids lunch tomorrow. 🎉🙏🏻❤️
—Alyssa
Teriyaki Broccoli Chickpea Stir Fry
Delicious and so quick to put together!
—Katie
Slow Cooker/ Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Made this last night and it was SO good and easy. Looking forward to making this often into the Fall/Winter months. Thank you!
—Joanna
Blender Banana Spinach Pancakes
Made these this morning, so yummy!!! Everyone loved them, including my super picky four year old. Thank you for this recipe, going to try they carrot/apple pancakes next 😊
—Carol Ann
Healthy Chocolate Muffins (with veggies!)
WOW! Ok this is definitely a keeper! I added a few sprinkles on top to look pretty and I don’t even feel guilty 😅 These are delicious!
—Jess
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Really delicious. My son has been very anti-vegetables lately but he loved this (he helped put the spinach in the blender) but really enjoyed this. It will be a regular this summer. Thank you!
—Amy
Fudgy Beet Gluten Free Brownies (vegan)
My kids and I loved this recipe! The texture is so great and the beets add such a depth of flavor (without tasting a ton like beets). Will definitely be making these again!
—-Heather
Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Well. I’m addicted. Oh and so is my 10 month old. I get yelled at for offering her oatmeal instead of fritter at breakfast today.
—Jessie
By the way these are easy enough to make that I did it while feeding baby and enjoying my morning tea.
Kid-Friendly Vegan Spinach Muffins
These muffins are SO so so good! I’ve made them a few times already switching up applesauce and bananas and also eggs and flax eggs. They are literally foolproof and turn out great no matter what! I love your spinach blender muffins but these are truly next level! Thank you so much for all your amazing recipes!
—Erin
Zucchini Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Absolutely delicious! My kids devoured their first helping and asked for a second – a sure sign that this will become part of our regular rotation. The Natural Nurturer does it again! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
—Missy
Most popular veggie-loaded recipes. Period.
2020 recipes are grand, but TNN has been around for 6 (!) years and has 400+ recipes. Here are the tried-and-true veggie-loaded recipes that we and MANY of YOU make time and again.