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Roasted Radishes with Pea Hummus

3/16/2021

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Have you ever tried roasting radishes?! Roasting really brings out the sweet qualities of this sometimes "spicy" veggie.  And dip lovers rejoice, these roasted veggies taste delicious dipped in Pea Hummus!
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This recipe was developed by Gratefully Vegan for Veggie Buds Club. Please lettuce know if you make it by leaving a comment!

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Pairing radishes with some other (possibly more familiar) veggies such as potatoes and carrots is an excellent way to introduce this veggie to kids!
Roasted Radishes with Pea Hummus

Roasted Radishes with Pea Hummus

Yield: 4-6
Author: Gratefully Vegan
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Roasting radishes really brings out the sweet qualities of this sometimes "spicy" veggie. And dip lovers rejoice, these roasted veggies taste delicious dipped in Pea Hummus!

Ingredients

Roasted Radishes
  • 1 bunch of radishes
  • ​5 potatoes
  • 3 carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Pea Hummus
  • 3 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Roasted Radishes
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Wash the radishes, potatoes, and carrots. Peel the potatoes and carrots.
  3. Chop the radishes into quarters and chop the carrots and potatoes into a similar sized dice as the quartered radishes.
  4. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread out the veggies.
  5. Sprinkle the spices on top of the chopped veggies.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the veggies are "fork tender".
  7. Serve the roasted veggies on a plate next to the pea hummus and enjoy!
Pea Hummus
  1. Pour the frozen peas into a pan. Add a little bit of water and cook over medium heat until thawed.
  2. In a blender, blend all ingredients except for the peas.
  3. After the peas are cooked, drain the water and wash them with cold water until they are chilled.
  4. Add the cooked and cooled peas to the blender and blend everything together.
  5. Serve in a small bowl with the veggies and use it as a dip. Yum!
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Pea Shapes

12/20/2020

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One of the best ways to make a picky eater more comfortable around a food is to have them play with it! There’s no pressure to eat it but it gets them to engage with the food in a new way and you never know, they might even try a bite.​ This "Pea Shapes" recipe created by Eat Pretty Darling is a super simple and engaging way for your children to play with peas!

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Have your kids ever tried peas straight from the freezer? Many children prefer veggies this way! Frozen peas are easy for kids to pick up and the peas thaw pretty quickly, making them easy to eat.

Note, babies and toddlers can start eating frozen peas as soon as they start teething (bonus: they help with teething pains!).
Pea Shapes

Pea Shapes

Author: Eat Pretty Darling
One of the best ways to make a picky eater more comfortable around a food is to have them play with it! There’s no pressure to eat it but it gets them to engage with the food in a new way and you never know, they might even try a bite. Try this strategy with this "Pea Shapes" recipe and have fun!

Ingredients

  • Peas, frozen or thawed
  • Cookie cutter

Instructions

  1. Place the peas on a plate. Lay a cookie cutter down and fill it with a single layer of peas. Carefully remove the cutter and watch the shape be revealed!
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Chickpea Pot Pie

12/15/2020

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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.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

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!
Chickpea Pot Pie

Chickpea Pot Pie

Yield: 4-6
Author: VegeCooking Club
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 40 MinTotal time: 50 Min
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.

Ingredients

Crust
  • 1 package quality pie crusts, softened to package directions (gluten-free if preferred)
Filling
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup milk, any kind
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (if using canned, be sure to drain and rinse)
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, corn, carrots), thawed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare pie crusts as directed for a two crust pie using a 9-inch glass pie pan.
  2. Melt coconut oil or butter over medium heat in a 2-quart saucepan; add onion; cook 2-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent; stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended; stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until thick and bubbly.
  3. Add in chickpeas and mixed vegetables; remove from heat. Spoon chickpea mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge using a fork. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
  4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. During last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Pea and Avocado Hummus

12/8/2020

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This simple bright green dip is such a fun way to celebrate peas! Little chefs can add the peas to the food processor or blender, scoop in the avocado, and measure the other simple ingredients in the recipe. The hummus takes a little while to get smooth, so don’t worry if you check on it and return to blending a couple of times. Do a countdown and put on some music and dance while the hummus is blending away. This makes about 4 cups of dip, so if you want to make a smaller batch, just cut all the measurements in half.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Many kids are big dip fans so blending veggies into a dip is a great way to introduce them to veggies in a form other than simply raw or cooked.
Pea and Avocado Hummus

Pea and Avocado Hummus

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min
This simple bright green dip is a fun way to celebrate peas! Serve this Pea and Avocado Hummus with crackers and other veggies such as carrot sticks and sliced bell peppers.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook peas according to package directions (microwave or stove top). Drain peas of any water and pat dry.
  2. Scoop avocado into a food processor or blender. Add peas, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp of garlic powder, salt, and olive oil.
  3. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute, stopping and scraping down the sides a few times. Taste and add more garlic powder and/or salt as needed.
  4. Serve with veggies and crackers. Store hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
To Make Christmas Trees
  1. Toast a slice of bread, cut out a shape with a large cookie cutter, then spread on some Pea and Avocado Hummus. Use a yellow veggie like a pepper or carrot to make a star at the top.
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"Veggie Play" Placemats

11/3/2020

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Want your child to eat more veggies? Veggie Buds Club has a solution! Our "Veggie Play" interactive placemats encourage your child to "play with veggies" which, research shows, will make them more likely to try them!
  • Double-sided, one side encourages interactive play with veggies and the other side encourages coloring veggie pictures and activities.
  • 11x17 Heavy laminate.
  • Easy to clean, play with veggies or color with a marker then simply wipe clean with a washcloth.​
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Chopped Salad with Sweet Strawberry Dressing

6/17/2020

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For this easy, colorful salad, you can really use whatever fresh veggies your family enjoys. Mix up the types of lettuce you use and try out different toppings as well. I really love to make this salad a more complete meal by adding some crumbled feta or goat cheese and some sliced almonds. You can also add some cooked chicken or shrimp too. The dressing is so simple and sweet. Plus, the pink color makes it extra fun for kids!

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

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tips

Salad can be tricky for most kids to enjoy. For one, we don’t often serve kids salad and two, lots of greens can have a slightly bitter taste. Here are some things I’ve found that help kids eat and enjoy salad greens:
  1. Chop everything very small so it’s less intimidating for kids to eat.
  2. Add fruit. Seeing pieces of their favorite fruit makes the salad feel more exciting.
  3. A yummy dressing. Figure out what kind of dressing your child enjoys by trying a few different kinds.
  4. Try a different presentation. Separate parts of the salad into bowls then let your child add them to a plate or bowl. You can also try serving the dressing on the side to dip pieces of lettuce into.
Keep experimenting with new ways to eat lettuce and exposing those kiddos to let them make friends with the crunchy greens!
Chopped Salad with Sweet Strawberry Dressing

Chopped Salad with Sweet Strawberry Dressing

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen
For this easy, colorful salad, you can really use whatever fresh veggies your family enjoys. Mix up the types of lettuce you use and try out different toppings as well. I really love to make this salad a more complete meal by adding some crumbled feta or goat cheese and some sliced almonds. The dressing is so simple and sweet. Plus, the pink color makes it extra fun for kids!

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1 head of Romaine or Bibb lettuce (or a combo of both)
  • 1/2 large cucumber
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 pound strawberries
Dressing
  • 6 to 7 large strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Chop or rip lettuce into small pieces and add to a bowl. Chop cucumber, snap peas, avocado, and strawberries. Everything should be small enough to fit onto a child-size spoon or fork. Add on top of the lettuce or keep toppings separated into different piles on a cutting board or plate.
  2. To make dressing, add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Dip a piece of lettuce into the dressing and taste for seasoning. Adjust with more honey/vinegar/salt as needed.
  3. Serve by either tossing the salad components with the dressing or serve the dressing on the side as a dip. Enjoy salad immediately. Dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
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Veggie Buds Club "Let's Grow!" Box

5/4/2020

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Veggie Buds Club's "Let's Grow!" Box is full of quick, fun, and tasty growing projects that you can do at home.
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What's included:
  • 6 easy growing projects that can be done indoors
  • All grow in less than 30 days
  • All supplies included (growing containers, growing medium, seeds, printed instructions)
  • Suitable for ages 2-99+!​
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Growing Projects Included:

  • Grow Pea Shoots
  • Sprout a Corn Cob​
  • Kale Micro Greens
  • Radish Sprouts
  • Re-Grow Lettuce
  • Wheat Grass Guy
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4 Simple Veggie Snacktivities

4/6/2020

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Monica Irwin, the creator of Veggie Buds Club, recently Skyped with Twin Cities Live to discuss 4 simple snacktivities (1-2 ingredients!) that are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained and well-nourished. A snacktivity is simply a snack and activity combination, they are all guaranteed to make veggies fun for your kids!
Carrot Tower: Slice 1-2 carrots into “coin” shapes. Place them on a plate with some of your child’s favorite dip (i.e. nut/seed butter, ranch, or hummus). Encourage your child to stack the carrot “coins” as high as they can to make a Carrot Tower while they snack on carrots and dip at the same time. They can also use the dip as “glue” to help hold the tower together!
Bean Tic Tac Toe: Create a “Tic Tac Toe” board with 4 green beans. Use any type of veggie, snack food, or dry beans for the “X’s” and “O’s” and play Bean Tic Tac Toe with your child! Place some extra green beans on the side and encourage your child to snack on these while you play.
Peas & Cheese Necklace: Twist 2 pipe cleaners together. Place a plate of sugar snap peas and cubed cheese in front of your child and have them poke them on the pipe cleaners to make a “Peas & Cheese Necklace”. Have fun with patterns and counting as you do this activity with your child. They can eat their necklace when complete!
Popcorn Garland: Pop some popcorn, preferably unsalted and unbuttered. Prepare a needle and thread for your child (you know your child best, only have them do this activity if you’re comfortable letting them use a real needle!). Have them poke popcorn on the needle and create a garland while snacking on popcorn at the same time.
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Pea Brownies

3/27/2019

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This is a fun brownie recipe that you can make with your kids that includes nutrition from peas, avocado, and hemp hearts! If you want to make them peanut free you can use almond butter or sun butter in place of the peanut butter.

​This recipe was developed by Motherhood and Meals for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Creating a good relationship with food means enjoying treats along the way. We like to add extra nourishment to treats by including some veggies in the ingredient list!
Pea Brownies

Pea Brownies

Author: Motherhood and Meals
Prep time: 7 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 32 Min
This is a fun brownie recipe that you can make with your kids that includes nutrition from peas, avocado, and hemp hearts! If you want to make them peanut free you can use almond butter or sun butter in place of the peanut butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 10 dates
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or alternate nut or seed butter)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Topping: 1/2 cup granola

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Mix together dark chocolate chips and coconut oil and put in the microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stir after heating until smooth.
  3. Stir in the egg, and then all other ingredients, except for flour, and blend in a high powered blender or food processor until dates are blended in. Then pour into a bowl and add flour for the last addition.
  4. Pour into a pan for baking then top with your favorite granola.
  5. Bake for about 25-30 minutes (or until a knife comes out clean).
  6. Enjoy with a glass of your favorite milk and a few slices of banana or berries.
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Sugar Snap Pea Boats

3/20/2019

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We love transforming veggies into food art... especially when it's super simple! Your kids are sure to find these Sugar Snap Pea Boats adorable and they make for a fun snack.

This recipe was developed by Eat Pretty Darling for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

Turning food into art can make a once feared food a little more approachable. It doesn’t mean that your kids will automatically eat it all and love it, but they might actually touch it or even try it.
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