Trying to cut down on salt in your diet?
Season veggies with fresh or dried herbs to boost flavor without sodium. Some palate-pleasing pairings:
Vegetable
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Broccoli
Caraway seed, oregano, tarragon
Brussels sprouts
Caraway seed, celery seed, thyme
Carrots
Allspice, dill, ginger, nutmeg, oregano, parsley, thyme
Cauliflower
Caraway seed, parsley, tarragon
Potatoes
Caraway seed, dill, fennel, parsley, tarragon, thyme
Spinach
Basil, nutmeg, oregano, rosemary, tarragon
Sweet potatoes
Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg
—Elisa Bosley
Source: Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter.
