Turning a snack into something that’s out of the world is super simple with just three tasty ingredients! Eat Pretty Darling developed this adorable food art recipe for Veggie Buds Club.

Food art is a great way to get children interested in trying veggies. We "eat with our eyes", right?! So making food look pretty is a great strategy to get kids excited about eating it.

​Encourage your children to snack on the individual ingredients while they construct these radish planets and have them cut the radishes in half (with adult assistance) using a kid-safe knife or butter knife. Cutting the radishes will get the radish "juices" on their hands, have them lick their fingers to try just a tiny taste before trying a whole radish bite.

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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!

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

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Serves 2-4 people 
Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk 
• 3/4 cup oats 
• 1/2 cup shredded radishes 
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts 
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

Microwave for 4 minutes, let cool, and serve topped with a sprinkle of hemp hearts and a few extra berries. 

The radishes could also be replaced with shredded zucchini and/or carrots. Yum! 

We have officially scoured the grocery for all things pink! My toddler always asks “What’s this?” when we go on our hunt and I love telling him about all the new food he is discovering. Try replying with “Want to try it?!” instead of “I don’t think you’ll like it.” Putting the thought into their minds that they probably won’t like it usually leads to them not liking it, even if they actually do. So let’s eat PINK!

Ingredients

• 1 bunch radishes
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard ( can use seeds as well )

  Instructions

1. Slice off the tops and bottoms of the radishes, then use a sharp knife or mandolin to slice the radishes into thin rounds (we used a crinkle cutter for a fun shape! ). Pack the rounds into a mason jar.
2. Prepare the pickling liquid: In a small saucepan, combine the red onion, vinegar, water, honey, ground mustard and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, then pour the mixture over the radishes.
3. Let the mixture cool to room temperature in the jar. Cover and refrigerate. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks, although they are in their most fresh and crisp state for about 5 days after pickling.

Roasting radishes dramatically mellows it’s naturally spicy flavor and the little bit of honey in the recipe adds a touch of sweetness that we all love. Enjoy the roasted “coins” as a simple side dish or snack. We also love them as a topping for fancy toast: toast bread then top with mashed avocado (or cream cheese) and the radishes. Yum!

Getting kids excited about a new veggie often starts while shopping! Have your child choose which bunch of radishes they’d like to take home from the store or farmer’s market. The crunchy veggie comes in so many wonderful colors and shapes!
​Ingredients

• 1 bunch radishes, washed, greens removed, and ends trimmed
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• Pinch of coarse salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or grease with non-stick spray.
2. Cut radishes into 1/4-inch slices and add to a bowl.
3. Drizzle with oil and honey then sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine.
4. Lay radish slices out individually on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until lightly brown around the edges, 12-15 minutes.