These Epic Broccoli Burgers are sure to turn all of your family members into veggie burger lovers!
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This recipe was developed by Gratefully Vegan for Veggie Buds Club. Please lettuce know if you make them by leaving a comment.

Get your kids in the kitchen with you! Have your children break apart the broccoli heads into florets with their hands... kids LOVE this step. The broccoli is going to be steamed and pulsed in a food processor so the florets do not need to be uniform in size. 

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Your whole family is sure to love this vegetarian spin on a classic pot pie! This filling and nourishing meal is packed with veggies (corn, peas, and carrots!) and is rich in plant-based protein from the chickpeas. The recipe is adaptable for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

Chef Dawn from VegeCooking developed this recipe for Veggie Buds Club.

Have your child wear swim goggles or safety goggles when they chop onions, this will help prevent their eyes from tearing up and makes chopping this veggie extra fun! Check out our favorite child-safe knife here. They are more likely to try the Chickpea Pot Pie if they help make it!

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These Pepper Pumpkins are a festive and simple jack-o-lantern inspired snack!
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​Eat Pretty Darling developed this adorable snack for Veggie Buds Club.

Sometimes kids will surprise you and take a bite of a veggie that's not cut in a "normal" shape such as a bell pepper strip or carrot "coin". Don't be surprised if your kiddo decides to take a big bite out of the bell pepper jack-o-lantern like they'd take a bite of an apple!

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These cucumber butterflies are so easy to make and so adorable! This is a healthy kid-friendly snack that your kids are sure to love.
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This adorable food art was created by Eat Pretty Darling for Veggie Buds Club.

What is food chaining? Food Chaining is a child-friendly treatment approach that helps introduce new foods while building on the child’s past successful eating experiences. In this process, the child is presented with new foods that may be similar in taste, temperature, or texture to foods the child already likes and accepts. If your child likes pretzels dipped in hummus, they may be open to trying cucumbers dipped in hummus!

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This mashed chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of the classic tuna salad and is a perfect no-cook meal that you can easily make in minutes.
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We are excited to bring you this creative and tasty kid-approved recipe from Taesha at The Natural Nurturer!

Have your child scoop the Chickpea Salad onto lettuce "boats" all by themselves. Calling the lettuce "boats" makes this veggie a little more interesting and will hopefully help your kiddos try this crunchy green!

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These falafel patties are packed with peas! Your little chefs will love adding all of the ingredients to the food processor, pushing the button, and helping to make the patties with their hands. Not only are these fun to make, but you can enjoy them in so many different ways. Eat them like "nuggets" with Greek yogurt for dipping, in pita bread, or on top of lettuce leaves with any toppings you'd like. You can even make the patties a little bigger and eat them on a bun as a burger or cook the falafel mixture in a waffle iron to make Pea Falafel Waffles. Any way you cook them, falafel is the perfect way to enjoy peas!

​This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

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Butternut squash and sweet potatoes can be added to so many dishes to increase nutrient density. From soup to macaroni and cheese to dips, these gorgeous orange veggies fit into them all! The hummus recipe below is a favorite in our house year-round with its savory taste and smooth texture. And this time of year it is a nice compliment to a tray of festive colored veggies. So whether you need a nutritious after school snack for your kids or a colorful dish for the neighborhood potluck, we have you covered! 

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash*
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoon tahini (or SunButter)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced 
• 1/2 tablespoon honey mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 

Instructions

1. Cut open and roast butternut squash at 375F for 30-40 minutes (or until it is soft throughout). 
2. Scoop the contents into a food processor and add chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, lemon, and honey mustard.
3. Blend on low for 3-5 minutes (until all is mixed well). 
4. Serve with your favorite vegetables, crackers, or on a wrap, sandwich, or pita.

*This recipe also works well with 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes in place of the butternut squash.

Brown might not be the first color that comes to mind when you think of pretty food, but there are so many great brown options out there. Some are just brown on the outside, like sweet potatoes! We were all around the store for this week’s color. From produce, to eggs, to nuts, and spices. So many of our family’s favorite foods are brown! This week we got sweet potatoes, brown eggs, Bosc pears, pecans, and cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are so versatile because they are delicious both sweet and savory. That’s what makes them the perfect toast substitute! I can’t decide which way I like them best so I like to make one a little salty and one a sweet treat. It’s a great way to get in some extra veggies in those bellies. Picking out the toppings is half the fun so make sure to let the kids help!

Ingredients
Toasts

• 1 large sweet potato (peeled if you want)

Toppings
(The topping ideas are endless but we tried sticking to brown foods!)

• Peanut butter
• Pears
• Honey
• Eggs
• Hummus
• Pecans
• Cinnamon
• Yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Place a wire rack on a large baking sheet. Trim both ends from the sweet potato using a knife. Slice sweet potato lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slabs using a knife or mandolin if you have one.
2. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30 minutes (depending on thickness) or until potatoes are tender but not totally cooked.
3. If not making toast right away, remove and allow potatoes to cool on wire rack completely before transferring to a covered container. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. When you are ready to make the toast, place sweet potato slices in the toaster. Toast until hot and edged are crispy. How long it takes will depend on thickness of potatoes and your toaster.
4. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!