Children are naturally picky eaters. Most of them will not eat a plate if it is not spaghetti, hamburger or meat. But with a little creativity, you can convince your little one to eat healthier and expand the variety of foods he eats. Make vegetable dishes more appealing to children by making them colorful and of course tasty!
Try these kid-approved veggie recipes that are sure to be a hit with your little ones!
Vegetarian nuggets
What do you need:
- 2 eggs
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1 1/4 cups seasoned breadcrumbs divided
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Combine the eggs, garlic, steamed broccoli, carrots, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and cheddar cheese in a food processor or blender. Season with black pepper and onion powder. Pulse until all ingredients are well combined.
Using a scoop or cookie scoop, shape the mixture into balls, then flatten each into round discs about 1/2 inch thick. Place the remaining breadcrumbs on a small plate and then top each nugget with it.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the vegetable seeds until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with your little one’s favorite tomato sauce like ketchup, mayo, or barbecue sauce.
Delicious carrot pancakes
What do you need:
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup of applesauce
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
Place the grated carrots in a heat-resistant container. Pour boiling water over the carrots and let them steep for 5 minutes. To drain. To make pancake batter, combine eggs, carrots, yogurt, applesauce, wheat flour, melted butter, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet and cook the batter as you would for regular pancakes, about 2-3 minutes per side or until set on the edges. Add more butter until all the batter is used up.
Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup. Add fruit if you prefer.
Encourage your little ones to eat more nutritiously and practice healthy eating habits. Add More Veggies To Your Daily Meals – Get Started With These Delicious Kid-Approved Veggie Recipes!
