Healthy Recipes for Kids

Healthy recipes for kids have to be quick, flavorfulInstructions:
and nutritious. Getting kids to eat vegetables*Scrub the carrots and zucchini lightly with a
sometimes requires some major negotiation.vegetable brush.
Finding a way to get vegetables into the mouths*Cut the vegetables into 1/4-inch slices.
of babes is easy when they are part of a fun*Cut star shapes out of the carrot & zucchini and
meal that they help prepare.set them aside.
Creating innovative ways to get kids involved in*In a medium sized pot, bring the broth to a
the preparation of meals is the first step insimmer over medium heat.
getting them to eat their veggies. Creating a*Add the carrot stars.
healthy recipes with kids provides two benefits:*Simmer for about 3-5 minutes until carrots start
healthy eating and a quality fun time spentto become tender.
together.*Add the pasta, zucchini and chicken.
Kids Recipes for Create My Own Soup*Continue cooking the soup for another few
Have the children count the carrots and zucchiniminutes.
pieces. Let them spell their names with the*Stir occasionally until the pasta is done.
noodles if you have alphabet noodles. You mayMakes 4 servings.
find other novelty noodles shapes like cars or*Let the kids find their names or count the
animals. You can create a theme for the project.number of stars in their soup bowl. The kids will
You can cut star shapes out of the carrot slicesenjoy the adventure and fun, you will feel good
and zucchini (use an aspic cutter) then set aside.knowing they are eating their vegetables.
Ingredients:Color is an important eating trigger for kids. The
*1-2 carrotsmore color that is introduced into a meal, the
*1 zucchinimore likely children are to sample the food. The
*4 cups low sodium chicken brothbenefit is that foods with vibrant colors are
*1/4 cup shaped pastahealthy foods like vegetables and fruits. When
*Dash of sageplanning meals with kids, introduce as much color
*3/4 cup chopped, cooked chickenas possible.
*Salt and pepper to taste