.One way children can be coaxed to eat veggies by hiding them in other dishes.

Don’t all children love pizza? Buy a packaged pizza crust add pizza sauce, lots of cheese,brocolli,onion and bell pepper on top. Let the children help it will be more fun. Use your imagination you could even put green beans or spinach on top. Making a face on top with the veggies is fun to do.Bake until veggies are tender and cheese melted.

A basic beef stew is a good dish to hide some veggies in. Chop up well some carrots,celery,onion,brocolli and tomato. While you are chopping the veggie brown the beef with some olive oil and flour in the pot. The children can even help if you let them use a butter knife for chopping. Dump in the veggies and put in some water in pot about 3/4 full. Cook on medium heat until veggies are very tender. Yummy! Yummy!

Muffins are a nice snack that can be veggie healthy. Children love these zuchinni muffins. Grate a cup zuchinni squash. Combine well 3 cups flour,2 cups sugar,3 eggs,1 cup milk and zuchinni in a bowl. Pour into muffin pan and bake on 350 degrees about 30 min. Check for doneness muffins should be brown on top.

A veggie omelet for breakfast  is a healthy tasty meal. Have some juice ,toast or fruity pancakes on the side.

Make your own or buy a yogurt dip. Make your own by combining a block of cream cheese and a container plain yogurt together. Chop carrot ,celery, tomato,bell pepper into bite size pieces. Arrange these on a snack tray. Easy to fix, and a fast dipping snack. A Great after school snack.

Some tips  to get small children to eat Veggies. Eat veggies with your children at meals to set a good example.

 Planting a garden with the children is also a good way for them to learn about healthy veggies. Try letting the children help in the kitchen. They can chop vegetables with a butter knife or break them up with into pieces.