I know it is very challenging to make your toddler eat vegetables. Worry not, as we have more than enough recipes that can make your picky toddlers eat those greens.
It is important for your kids to consume enough vegetables. This is because vegetables can promote your kid’s health and immunity. This includes preventing chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases.
These greens contain fibre which can help to improve your toddler’s digestive health and prevent constipation. Plus, eating vegetables is vital to ensure your toddler’s digestive health.
Preparation
You need to rinse your vegetables thoroughly with tap water. Make sure to include its skins and rinse. Next, dry them with a clean paper or cloth towel. Additionally, make sure to separate your fresh greens from raw meat and poultry.
Preservation
You may cut your vegetables and put them in an air-tight container. But, do not use the same knife or cutting board that you use to cut meat and poultry. Most vegetables can be stored at room temperature.
If you want to maintain its quality, make sure it is not too cold. As it can change flavour and texture. For instance, red tomatoes will eventually lose their flavours if you keep them in the refrigerator.
So, make sure to know your green well!
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Got a kid who's always saying 'Yuck!' to veggies? Try this creamy vegetable soup recipe. It's got a nice and creamy flavour, along with chunks of soft veggies.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 g Chinese cabbage minded
- 50 g milk
- 20 g pea sprouts minced
- 30 g carrots minced
- salt to taste
- sugar to taste
- butter to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut the Chinese cabbage and carrots into small cubes. Then, wash and cut the bean sprouts into small pieces. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a hot pan, then add the carrots, and Chinese cabbage. Stir-fry them, and then cover the ingredients with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, and then pour in the milk. Stir it a little, then add the pea sprouts, salt, and sugar. Serve hot.
Notes
Chinese cabbage can promote cell activity, enhance immunity, protect the heart, help wound healing, improve gastrointestinal function, and can maintain normal vitality of teeth, bones, nerves, muscles and blood.
Golden Needle Loofah
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 150 Grams Loofah
- 40 Grams Enoki Mushroom
- 5 Grams Shrimp Shells
- Small Amount of Shredded Ginger
- Small Amount of Salt
- Small Amount of Sesame Oil
- Small Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash the loofah, peel it, and cut it into small pieces; wash and cut the enoki mushrooms into small pieces; and wash the shrimp shells.
- In an electrical cooking pot, heat a small amount of oil, sauté the shredded ginger and shrimp shells,
- Then add the loofah, stir-fry for a few minutes, add an appropriate amount of water, cover, and simmer until the loofah is cooked and soft.
- Add the enoki mushrooms and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with sesame oil before boiling.
Stir-Fried Shredded Pork with Bean Sprouts
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 20 Grams Carrots
- 40 Grams Shredded Pork
- 40 Grams Bean Sprout
- 10 Grams Leeks
- Small Amount of Garlic
- Small Amount of Salt
- Small Amount of Sugar
- Small Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into small pieces; shred the pork into small pieces and toss with bean sprouts. Cut the leeks into small sections.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a hot pan and fry the garlic and leeks, then add the shredded pork and stir fry for a few minutes.
- Add the carrot and a little water, bring to a soft boil, and stir in the bean sprouts.
- Season with salt and sugar to taste before boiling.
Stir Fry Celery with Squid
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 80 Grams Squid
- 70 Grams Celery
- 30 Grams Carrots
- Small Amount of Minced Garlic
- Small Amount of Salt
- Small Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash and cut the celery into filaments; wash and remove the skin from the carrot; wash and cut the squid into small pieces.
- In a hot pot, add a little oil, sauté the minced garlic, add the squid and stir fry.
- Add a little water, celery, carrot, and other cooked and soft ingredients, then season with salt to taste.
Chicken Salad
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 100 Grams Chicken Breast
- 1 Egg
- Appropriate Amount of Broccoli
- Appropriate Amount of Salad Dressing
- Appropriate Amount of Tomato Sauce
Instructions
- Wash the chicken breasts, blanch them, and chop them; remove the shell from the egg after it has been boiled in boiling water.
- Wash the broccoli, blanch them, and chop them.
- To make a sauce, whisk together the salad dressing and tomato sauce.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, eggs, and broccoli. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine.
Tofu Meatballs
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 200 Grams Tofu
- 200 Grams British Bamboo Shoots
- 200 Grams Pork
- 20 Grams Onion
- Appropriate Amount of Chopped Green Onion
- Appropriate Amount of Minced Garlic
- Appropriate Amount of Cornstarch
- Appropriate Amount of Salt
- Appropriate Amount of Soy Sauce
- Appropriate Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Wash the tofu and pound it into a puree; wash and shred the onions and bamboo shoots; then arrange the shredded lettuce on the plate.
- To make the meat filling, combine tofu paste, pork pattern meat, green onion, cornstarch, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat the frying pan, knead the dough intoballs, and fry them before placing them on the lettuce.
- In an electrical cooking pot, heat the oil, then sauté the shredded onion and minced garlic.
- Add the appropriate amount of water and oil, cook until the sauce thickens, then pour over the tofu meatballs.
Fried Shrimp with Peas
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 200 Grams Shrimps
- 100 Grams Peas
- Appropriate Amount of Broth
- Appropriate Amount of Corn Starch Mixture
- Appropriate Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp andpeas.
- In a frying pan, heat the oil, then add the shrimp and peas, stir fry, then add the broth and bring to a boil.
- After collecting the juice, stir in the cornstarch mixture and season with salt to taste.
Stir Fry Fresh Loofah with Shrimp
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 20 Grams Shrimps
- 20 Grams Crab Legs
- 1 Fresh Scallops
- 150 Grams Loofah
- Appropriate Amount of Shredded Ginger
- Appropriate Amount of Salt
- Appropriate Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut loofah into pieces; wash shrimps and remove intestines; wash scallops and cut into cubes; wash crab feet.
- In frying pan, sauté ginger, add shrimp, crab legs, and scallops, stir fry, add loofah.
- Add appropriate amount of water, wait for loofah to soften and add salt to taste.
Pumpkin Baby Patties
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 125 Grams Pumpkin
- 50 Grams Lean Pork
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 5 Grams Cornstarch
- Small Amount of Olive Oil
- Small Amount of White Sesame
Instructions
- Wash lean pork, chop and make into puree: Wash pumpkin, peel skin and seeds, steam and mash into puree.
- Stir mashed meat, egg yolks, cornstarch and pumpkin to form round cake.
- Pour olive oil into pot, put in pancake, fry over low heat until cooked and sprinkle some white sesame seeds.
Notes
The baby can be fed egg yolk after 6 months, and the nutritional value of egg yolk is more than that of egg white. Eggs are high-protein foods. If they are consumed too much, they will increase metabolites and increase the burden on the kidneys.
Spinach and Mushroom Baked Eggs
Adding spinach and mushrooms into your eggs is a good option for you to get sufficient nutrients!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 10 g mushrooms
- 10 g shiitake mushrooms
- 30 g green onion chopped
- 10 g spinach
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash and chop the mushrooms as well green onions. Then, was the spinach before blanching in hot water for one minute. Then, break the egg in a bowl, and mix to combine.
- Heat up a pan, and add in the chopped green onions to stir fry. Then, add in the mushrooms and spinach, and stir fry as well. Add in the egg mix after that, and fry thoroughly. Serve warm.
Notes
Spinach is rich in B-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and a lot of plant crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion, and will also be of considerable help to the baby's vision development.
Sweet Pumpkin Oatmeal
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 40 Grams Pumpkin
- 10 Grams Oatmeal
Instructions
- Wash pumpkin, peel and remove the seeds, cut into pieces, steam in electric pot until soft.
- Put oatmeal and water into electrical cooking pot and boil, add steamed pumpkin, simmer until soft.
Notes
Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and vitamin E, which can improve and strengthen immunity. Its large amount of zinc is also a good helper for promoting growth and development.
Cooked Rice with Wild Mushrooms and Seasonal Vegetables
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams White Rice
- 100 Grams Milkfish Maw
- 10 Grams Carrots
- 30 Grams Cabbage
- 20 Grams Onion
- 20 Grams Maitake Mushrooms
- 20 Grams Cucumbers
- Small Amount of Salt
- Appropriate Amount of Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Clean and chop maitake mushroom; wash milkfish maw; wash carrot, onion, peel and dice: wash and dice cucumber: wash and chop cabbage.
- Put oil in pot, add onions and milkfish belly and fry until colour changes, add remaining ingredients and stir fry, add a little salt to taste.
Notes
Milkfish belly is sweet and rich in high-protein vitamins, low in fat, low in cholesterol, and higher in EPA and DHA than an eel.
Golden Taro Meatballs
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Five-Grain Rice
- 80 Grams Taro
- 20 Grams Potatoes
- 50 Grams Pork
- 10 Grams Broccoli
- 10 Grams Carrots
- 10 Grams Onions
- 1 Egg Yolk
Instructions
- Peel and dice taro, carrot, potatoes, onion; wash and chop broccoli; wash and chop pork veins. Drain and chop.
- Stir all ingredients and egg yolks together to form filling, wrap filling with five-grain rice, make into a ball.
- Put it in electric pot, add 200 ml of water to the outer pot, and steam until soft.
Notes
Taro can strengthen the baby’s immunity and resistance. The mineral gas content is high, which can protect the teeth. The taro for the baby should be stewed.
Pea Walnut Gnocchi
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Potato Gnocchi
- 5 Walnuts
- 50 Grams Peas
- 10 Grams Green Onion
- 2 Garlic
- 10 ML Olive Oil
- Small Amount of Salt
Instructions
- Put potato gnocchi in boiling water, cook and set aside; wash, clean, drain and chop peas; smash walnuts; wash onion and dice; peel garlic, wash and chop.
- Put olive oil in the pan, add all ingredients, stir fry over medium heat, pour in potato gnocchi and a little salt, mix.
Notes
Walnuts contain B vitamins and vitamin E, which can promote blood circulation, not only provide nutrients to the skin and hair, but also clear the mind, promote brain activity, and help babies grow their intelligence.
Vegetable Muffins
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 15 Grams Chinese Cabbage
- 10 Grams Bean Sprouts
- 20 Grams Onions
- 10 Grams Carrots
- 60 Grams Low-Gluten Flour
- 20 ML Formula Milk
- Small Amount of Cream
Instructions
- Wash onion and carrots, peel and chop them after boiling; wash and chop Chinese cabbage and pea sprouts.
- Sift low-gluten flour, add sugar, milk and eggs, and beat them into egg liquid,
- Add onions, carrots, Chinese cabbage, pea sprouts, mix into paste.
- Put cream in pan, melt, put in muffin batter, fry both sides until golden.
Notes
Pea sprouts contain more phase fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility and help digestion. However, those with a weak stomach, poor digestive function or severe flatulence should not eat more.
Steamed Tofu Balls
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Tofu
- 1 Egg Yolk
- Small Amount of Chopped Green Onion
- Small Amount of Salt
Instructions
- Wash tofu and press into puree; beat egg yolks.
- Add tofu puree, add egg yolk, chopped green onions, salt and mix, knead into tofu balls, put in a steamer to steam.
Notes
Tofu contains protein, soy eggs are fat, which is very beneficial to the growth and development of the baby’s nerves, blood vessels and brain, and can also prevent oral ulcers. The calcium in it can make the baby’s bones and teeth develop healthier.
Onion Pancakes with Mashed Meat
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 20 Grams Mashed Pork
- 50 Grams Flour
- 10 Grams Minced Onion
- Appropriate Amount of Chopped Green Onion
- Appropriate Amount of Salt
Instructions
- Mix mashed pork, chopped onion, flour, salt, chopped green onion, and water to make batter.
- Put oil in the electrical cooking pot, add batter with a spoon, make it round shape and fry.
Notes
Onion has a high content of vitamins and polyphenols, which can increase the tension of the gastrointestinal tract, increase the secretion of digestive juice, and promote the absorption of iron by the baby, but it is not suitable to consume excessively at a time.
Tofu Skin and Spinach Rice
Tofu skin has a decent amount of protein in it, which helps baby's muscle development. Pair it with spinach that's high in nutrition and you'll get an amazingly healthy and tasty lunch idea.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 40 g white rice
- 3 slices bean curd
- 20 g spinach
- 10 g carrots
- 20 g cheese grated
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash and soak the bean curds. Remove from the water once softened.Wash the carrots and spinach, and dice all three of the ingredients.
- Add some oil in a pan to heat it up. Then, add the diced ingredients and stir-fry. Once fragrant, add the white rice and water to boil. Add the grated cheese and mix. Serve hot.
Notes
Cheese for babies should be specially selected with low-content cheese, and it is best to choose original cheese without extra additives. You can also make your own cheese at home, so your baby can eat it with peace of mind and health.
Spinach Pasta
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 30 g Spaghetti
- 20 g Spinach
- 120 g White Sauce
Instructions
- Put pasta in boiling water, scoop and drain the spinach after cooking. Rinse, scald and chop.
- Put white sauce in the electrical cooking pot and heat, add the pasta and spinach, stir and fry.
Notes
Spinach is rich in B-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and a large amount of plant crude fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion, and have a considerable effect on the baby’s vision development.
Cabbage Noodle Soup
This is the perfect sick-day meal for just about anyone! The cabbages' softness with the mellow taste of the soup along with the stringy noodles makes it easy to down.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 30 g rice vermicelli noodles
- 10 g cabbage chopped
- 2 cups kelp broth
Instructions
- Wash the cabbages and then chop them. Set aside.
- Next, cut the noodles into sections. Put them in boiling water, and let it cook. Once cooked, remove the noodles and drain.
- Add the kelp stock in the pot, and boil it. Then, add the chopped cabbage and noodles, and bring to a simmer. Once cabbage is soft, lift and serve hot.
Notes
The broth boiled with kelp is light and easy to eat, and it is very suitable for making a baby's food supplements. When using seaweed to boil the stock, you don't need to boil it for too long, just cook until the soup has a colour.
Tofu Beef Rice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 20 Grams White
- 20 Grams Tofu
- 15 Grams Ground Beef
Instructions
- Wash the tofu and cut into small size.
- Add water to the electrical cooking pot and boil, add the white rice and minced beef, cook and add tofu, and cook for a while.
Notes
Beef is rich in fat, protein and iron, which can replenish blood and make the baby more vigorous. When choosing beef, pay attention to the freshness and fat content not too much.
Do try out these toddler-friendly vegetable recipes!
Hence, you may make your toddlers eat green by trying out these vegetable recipes! Try to think of your toddler when you are cooking greens or you may prepare it as snacks.
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