Veggie Ideas for Picky Eater!!!

Mashed potatoes:

• 2 potatoes
• 1-2 parsnips
• 1/2 head of cauliflower
• veggie or chicken stock

Boil potatoes, parsnip and cauliflower. (Cauliflower does not need to cook as long as potatoes and parsnip). Mix all ingredients and enjoy!

When making mac n cheese - puree cauliflower and mix in with the cheese sauce

Puree other veggies (roasted peppers, broccoli, carrots, greens) and add it to spaghetti sauce

Carrot Fries:

• 2/3 cup Fresh Peeled Carrots
• 1/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/8 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

 Preheat oven to 425°. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
 Toss carrots sticks with olive oil and spices.
 Place on baking sheet and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes until carrots are tender and beginning to crisp.
*this can also be done with zucchini or sweet potatoes

Roasted Asparagus:

• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tbs Olive Oil
• sea salt
• Pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Break ends off asparagus. toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 15-20 minutes until desired tenderness. ****this recipe is so versatile. Don't be afraid to experiment. We sometimes add garlic, rosemary and thyme. ****

Sesame Broccole:

• 2 bunches steamed Broccoli
• Sesame oil
• 1 Tbs Braggs Liquid Aminos*/Soy Sauce

Steam broccoli. Drizzle oil and aminos/soy sauce over broccoli. Remember - a little goes a long way!
*Braggs Liquid Aminos is what I have replaced soy sauce with. It is made with non GMO soy beans, no MSG, and no added salt. The flavor is phenomenal! http://bragg.com/products/la.html

Kale Chips:

• 1 bunch Kale
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• sea salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove and discard ribs. Tear the leaves into bite size pieces. drizzle with oil and sea salt. mix well. Bake 10 -15 minutes. You want the edges brown, not burnt.