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Vegetarian Recipes for Kids
by
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers
www.FreshBaby.com
Here are some great recipes that offer a new twist to your child’s
vegetarian diet!
White Bean Burritos
White beans have a great mild flavor that most children find appealing.
Ingredients for each burrito:
4 Tablespoons canned, white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons cheddar or jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 Tablespoon mashed avocado
1 small flour tortilla
Directions:
Place beans and lemon juice in a bowl and mash with a fork. Mix in
cheese and cilantro. Heat the mixture in microwave for 30 seconds, until
cheese is melted. Spoon the bean mixture and mashed avocado on the flour
tortilla crosswise, fold the tortilla in on 2 opposite sides, and roll
it up lengthwise. Let it cool before serving.
Tip: If the flour tortilla seems a bit stiff, you can soften the
tortilla by placing it between 2 damp paper towels and microwave 20
seconds.
Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Simply steamed, it is a perfect finger food. While broccoli is terrific
in it's native "tree" form, it is also yummy chopped, julienned and
pureed. Our broccoli and rice casserole is an example of what can be
done with pureed broccoli. If you don't feel like making the rice called
for in the recipe, stop by a Chinese restaurant and buy a quart to go
(by the way, brown rice is better for you than white rice).
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped broccoli
3/4 cup vegetable stock
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 cups of cooked brown or white rice
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Pre heat oven to 350 F. Steam broccoli until tender (about 3-4 minutes
in microwave/stovetop). Place broccoli, soup stock, oil and lemon juice
in a blender or food processor and process to a smooth puree. Place rice
and cheese in an ovenproof dish. Pour broccoli mixture over the rice and
cheese. Toss mixture gently to blend ingredients. Place in oven for 15
minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted. (Instead of
using the oven, you can heat this dish in the microwave for 3 minutes,
stir, and cook 3 more minutes)
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3-5 days, or can be frozen for up to
2 months.
Creamy Cukes for Kids
Our Grandmother made this delicious creamy cucumber salad, and it was a
staple on her dinner table all summer long. This salad is a great
childhood memory of times spent with grandma, and we are delighted to
share it with you. We hope your children love it.
Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Cut cucumbers in half longwise. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and
slice cucumbers about 1/4 inch thick slices. In medium size bowl, add
sour cream, vinegar, sugar and fresh dill and mix together with a spoon
until smooth. Add the cucumbers and toss gently to coat the cucumbers
with dressing. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Makes 4-5 servings.
Variation: Add 1/2 cup of mango, watermelon or cantaloupe chunks to this
recipe.
Pineapple Kabobs
Ingredients:
Makes 4 mini-kabobs
4 Fresh Pineapple Chunks (1/2-inch pieces)
2 ounces Colby Jack Marble cheese cubes (½ inch pieces)
2 ounces teriyaki-flavored baked tofu (1/4 inch slice, cut into 1-inch
squares
Toothpicks
Directions:
Using toothpicks, assemble the mini-kabobs on a toothpick in the
following manner: 1 ham square, 1 pineapple chunk, 1 ham square, and a
cheese cube.
Kiwi Wraps or rolls
These wraps can be served as a traditional wrap sandwich or slice it
into pieces (like a sushi roll) for bite-sized treats.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon peanut butter or sunflower butter
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1/2 kiwi
Tortilla -- whole wheat or plain (squared)
Instructions:
Remove the skin from the kiwi and slice it into thin rounds. Spread
peanut butter over half the wrap and cream cheese on the other half of
the wrap. Arrange the kiwi slices evenly over the cream cheese.
Beginning on the cream cheese end, gently roll up the tortilla forming a
log shape. The peanut butter will act as the glue to keep it together.
Serve.
Frosted Zucchini
The fun name of this recipe may be just enough to get your kids to try
this delicious veggie dish. This is also a great recipe to get the kids
involved in preparing. Older children can frost the zucchini and younger
ones can dip them into the bread crumbs.
Ingredients:
3 medium zucchini (about 8-9 inches long)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup bread crumbs
Directions:
Cut zucchini into 3/4-inch rounds. Steam in microwave until barely
tender, about 2-4 minutes (test with fork). Drain and let cool. Mix
together remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs. Frost one side
of the zucchini slice with the mayonnaise mixture. Dip the frosted side
of the zucchini in bread crumbs and place them on a foil-lined cookie
sheet. Broil them in the oven until lightly browned. (4- 6 servings).
Fruity Smooth and Creamy Popsicles
These simple popsicles are the perfect refreshing solution! For variety,
change the flavor of the pops by adding different fruits. You can
purchase a Popsicle mold at a grocery store or online. If you don't want
to invest in a Popsicle mold, small plastic or paper cups or empty
yogurt containers work wonderfully for making popsicles. Add a wooden
craft stick for the Popsicle stick.
Ingredients:
1 10.5-ounce package silken tofu
1 medium banana
2 cups unsweetened orange-pineapple or apple juice
1 cup of diced fruit: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi,
watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, pears, plums, mango or papaya
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a Popsicle mold and freeze. Makes about 12
Popsicles.
TIP: If you find the mixture to be a tad on the tart side, don't reach
for the sugar, add a little sweetness with a tablespoon or two of maple
syrup, honey or fruit spreads.
About the authors:
Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters, the mothers of five children
and founders of Fresh Baby (
www.FreshBaby.com
). They are the creators of the award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit and
Good Clean Fun Placemats, available at many fine specialty stores and
national chains including Target and Whole Foods Markets.
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