10 Recipes with Hidden Vegetables
Getting kids to eat vegetables can be a real challenge. To put an end to all the negotiations at the table, discover these 10 recipes, where vegetables are discreetly integrated into dishes and desserts that children already love: creamy mac and cheese, colourful pancakes, fluffy muffins and more.
This recipe brings together large, juicy meatballs where the broccoli is not served on the side... but integrated directly into the preparation of the meat! It’s a perfect way to get kids to eat vegetables—even those who are reluctant to see them on their plate.
Sweet potatoes, sneakily slipped into this recipe, are naturally sweet and high in fibre. The patties, which also contain tofu, stay soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, and can be enjoyed with a familiar-tasting dipping sauce.
Squash purée brings nice moisture to these muffins and gives them a very soft texture. The preparation also includes grated carrots that go incognito, too, in this treat loved by young and old alike.
In this recipe, the sweetness of the pear balances the flavour of the beet, which tints the soup a fun pink colour. Thanks to its ultra-smooth texture, without the slightest suspicions, this comforting bowl passes the test with the youngest from the first spoonful.
Mashed potatoes, tenderized baby spinach, turkey and melted cheese combine to create moist, indulgent quesadillas. Children enjoy their creamy texture and comforting taste—vegetables included.
This soft bread manages to subtly camouflage squash behind a soft texture, a sweet flavour and melting chocolate chips: everything that children love. Whether served as a snack or dessert, they won’t suspect a thing!
Macaroni and cheese is already a dish that children love. With the small pieces of chicken and the creamy sauce that coats the pasta, even the most reluctant eaters will enjoy themselves without suspecting that a few pieces of cauliflower have slipped onto their plate.
The pink colour of these pancakes makes them irresistible for the little ones. Their bright hue comes from the beet purée embedded in the batter, but thanks to the raspberries served as a filling with the custard, kids can imagine themselves biting into fruit pancakes instead.
These fluffy meatballs prove that you can make kids eat spinach without them complaining about every bite. The leafy greens, first tenderized and then drained and blended in with the ground turkey, bring a touch of colour to the preparation without being noticed.
These chocolate brownies, topped with crunchy pistachios, have everything to please the kids. Avocado purée, used in both the batter and the icing, adds sweetness and creaminess without changing the chocolate taste.