Canned Veggies

[TrojanMan60563]

I like to use canned mushrooms for omletes and stuff...is it really not worth it? I know its high in sodium but does veggies in a can retain their nutrients? I limit the cans I eat but sometimes its super nice to have them around...but if its totally blank calories then I will stop.

Thanks!

 

[JimSnow]

In order of nutrient retention:

1. Frozen
2. Fresh
3. Canned

Frozen veggies are "flash frozen" and retain the most nutrients. Fresh veggies sit around a long time before sold and gradually loose quality.

I occasionally use canned peas or mushrooms to add to other dishes - for simplicity.

I often think "too much" is made from the difference unless you have sodium concerns. Too me, it's a question of taste... and convenience - so I choose frozen.

 

[obz]

I only eat canned beans for similar fears. You can stock up on frozen veggies really easiy. Most of them heat up in a pan, or steamer within 5 minutes.
Or alot of days I just toss em in a tupperwear tub with CC and some hotsauce on my way out the door. By the time i am ready to eat, they are thawed.
And to me, anyhthing canned, besides beans (red, black, black eyed peas, etc) tastes like complete shiat.

 

[JimSnow]

I only eat canned beans for similar fears. You can stock up on frozen veggies really easiy. Most of them heat up in a pan, or steamer within 5 minutes.
Or alot of days I just toss em in a tupperwear tub with CC and some hotsauce on my way out the door. By the time i am ready to eat, they are thawed.
And to me, anyhthing canned, besides beans (red, black, black eyed peas, etc) tastes like complete shiat.

I buy the Glad Containers. Customarily, I toss a fridged piece of meat in one and pour some frozen veggie blends on top with a "spritz of water". By the time lunch rolls around, they are thawed and ready for microwave - about 2:30, 1000 watts.

I do enjoy the Margaret Holmes and Glory canned products. Generally beans. Glory Blacked-Eyed Peas make my eyes roll into the back of my head. Perfectly seasoned. The greens are fantastic! I love to cook... but Glory canned products can't be matched for flavor in canned veggies.

 

[JimSnow]

The thing I've noticed about good frozen veggie products is my preference "not to season them", except for generous peppering and ocassionally a stingy, almost countable, drop of salt grains.

It's nice to savor the veggies... without the fanfare. Awakens the senses.

 

[TrojanMan60563]

I buy the Glad Containers. Customarily, I toss a fridged piece of meat in one and pour some frozen veggie blends on top with a "spritz of water". By the time lunch rolls around, they are thawed and ready for microwave - about 2:30, 1000 watts.

I do enjoy the Margaret Holmes and Glory canned products. Generally beans. Glory Blacked-Eyed Peas make my eyes roll into the back of my head. Perfectly seasoned. The greens are fantastic! I love to cook... but Glory canned products can't be matched for flavor in canned veggies.

I too am a huge fan of Glory greens....got the BIG can in the cubbard waiting for a cheat day....I have not tried the peas but now I feel like on my way home from the gym I will swing by the store...cause I am all curious now!