9 Dishes So Good Even Your Kids Will Eat ‘Em!
1. Mini Pizzas
Let youngsters make little pizzas on whole grain English muffins or tortillas. Present tomato sauce, cheese, veggies, and lean meats as toppings.
2. Baked Chicken Tenders
Make baked chicken tenders with lean chicken strips and whole-grain breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes. Add flavour with a healthy dip or sauce.
3. Macaroni and Cheese
Put pureed butternut squash, cauliflower, or carrots in the cheese sauce of macaroni and cheese for extra nutrients.
4. Taco Night
For youngsters to build their own tacos, set up a taco bar with seasoned lean hamburger beef or turkey, shredded cheese, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, guacamole, and whole-grain tortillas.
5. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade chicken noodle soup with whole-grain noodles, chopped veggies, and lean chicken is cozy. Kids can help by adding their favorite soup veggies.
6. Primavera pasta
Cook whole-grain spaghetti and add colorful sautéed vegetables such bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Use light tomato sauce or olive oil dressing.
7. Yogurt-Dipped Fruit Kabobs
Serve strawberry, grape, pineapple chunk, and melon sticks with honey or vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt for dipping.
8. Vegetable Quesadillas
Add bell peppers, onions, and spinach to whole-grain tortillas for delicious quesadillas. Offer salsa or guacamole for dipping.
9. Homemade veggie burgers
Make veggie burgers with black beans, cooked quinoa or brown rice, mixed vegetables, and spices. Top whole-grain buns with favorite toppings.