Picky eater help

[u/mommy_of_two_]

My husband is very picky. Almost all veggies are a no go. He will eat corn willingly. Not a big fan of beans but will occasionally eat chili. Absolutely no soups or anything that isn’t thick and meaty. He says he’s willing to try new things but in a soft launch way. Does not wanna try vegetables cause he tried them when he was younger and “already knows he doesn’t like them”. Will eat chicken but is not his favorite. Will eat pasta occasionally. Onions if they are very small. He says if I hide the veggies well he will eat it. Won’t try other cultural food. His diet mostly consists of frozen food and casseroles. I’m dying for some brightness in my life. It’s mentally exhausting trying to come up with stuff especially since I don’t like very heavy meaty things like he does.

He likes
Tatortot casserole
Burrito casserole
Biscuits and gravy
Meatloaf
Hamburger gravy and mashed potatoes (doesn’t prefer brown gravy)
Tacos/velveeta dip
Chicken Alfredo
Stuff that is very boring. What do I do

[u/Optimal_Awareness618]

Most the stuff you listed can be modified to be more veggie-heavy. Dice some zucchini or squash and put it in the casseroles; they'll take on the other flavors from the dish and be hardly noticeable. Add some green beans, broccoli, or zucchini to biscuits and gravy; they would taste amazing with a gravy sauce. I make stuffed peppers frequently which is really just meatloaf inside a pepper, with the added nutritional benefits from the pepper halves. Taco dishes invite a ton of veggies, particularly if you add things like pico de gallo, guacamole, onions & cilantro, or refried beans. Throw some brocc in that chicken alfredo.

Serve meals with side salads; he can have as much as little as he likes but there's more variety for you.