My boys have never voluntarily eaten a vegetable without dry retching.
It is so infuriating because all the Mummy Websites and Baby Books say that if you continue to offer them vegetables on their plate, they will eventually try it. I can’t even get that far. And hubby and I adore our vegetables.
So, I’ve been hiding them in their meals for years. Otherwise I’m sure they will die of scurvy.
1. Sweet Potato Impossible Pie
This one’s delicious with a mash-like feel to it. It’s so easy to make, too and contains a lot of veggies in it!
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2. Brussel Sprouts Chickpea Fritters
This recipe is a life-saver for me. A lot of people don’t like sprouts, but because of this recipe, my family and friends have grown to like sprouts in their food! Even the boys!
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3. Pork, Apple and Caramelised Onion Rissoles
Sooo delicious no child would ever complain about the vegetables in this one!
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4. Slow Cooker Chicken Meatloaf
Simple and frugal and hides veggies! Just how I like it.
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5. Cheesy Potato and Zucchini Fritters
Flavourful and filling!
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6. Veggie Filled Bolognaise Sauce
Isn’t it strange that kids can find the smallest piece of onion in any dinner they eat, but they still can’t find their shoes! Infuriating huh! Well like all Mums, I’m always trying to get my kids to eat more veggies, this is my secret weapon to get them to gobble them up without the whinge factor.
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7. Golden Bake
Very frugal, very simple and veryyyy delicious!
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8. Cauliflower Cheese Nuggets
Personal favourite *insert hearts emoji* They look like chicken nuggets don’t they?
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9. Impossible Pie
I thought it was impossible to taste something as scrumptious as this until….
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10. Chocolate Beetroot Brownies
If you’ve never put vegetables in your baked goods, these Chocolate Beetroot Brownies are a great place to start. They aren’t ‘healthy’ as such, but they’re certainly less of a guilty pleasure than regular brownies, but with a really great flavour and a super intense hit of chocolate.
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11. Pork Egg Rolls
I like to put looootttts of carrots in this one, sometimes more than what’s indicated in the recipe!
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12. Chicken and Mashed Potato Bake
Creamy, moist chicken and garlic topped with a cheesy mashed potato – I don’t think anyone’s going to complain.
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13. Asian Chicken Meatballs
Yummy and meaty with lots of carrots and zucchini inside!
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14. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
YES. FOR REAL.
15. Sausage Casserole
Easy, healthy and has everything you need in a meal.
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16. Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Brownies
The flavour of the sweet potato is just lovely in these, but if you want to tone done and opt for a milder flavour choose the white-flesh purple-skinned sweet potatoes over the traditional variety. Either way it tastes amazing!
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17. Hidden Veg Bolognese
Here’s another winner to getting the kids to eat veggies without them knowing. Give it a try!
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18. Zucchini Slice
Zucchini slice is a family favourite in our household it’s super tasty, easy to make and is packed with healthy goodness!
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19. Vegetarian Chickpea Meatballs
Once the kids start to smell this one, they won’t be able to resist it.
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20. Chicken Rice Casserole
Layers of rice, chicken and vegetables in a soupy sauce with a crunchy topping great for the whole family!
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Do you have sneaky, vegetable-filled recipes up your sleeve? Let us know so we can add them to this list!
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