Kid-Approved Broccoli Recipes

August 28, 2010
Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Tori Cox and Gordon Sawyer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Get creative with the "little green trees" and give your kids broccoli recipes they will actually enjoy.
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Superfoods for Kids

Beau Gustafson
Superfoods for Kids
Because broccoli  has long been known as one of the healthiest vegetables, it's a great piece of produce to introduce into your kid's diet. If they're not up for taking on the green veggie plain, try one of the following recipes that have been tested and approved by our panel of pint-size judges.
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Broccoli-and-Cheddar Mini Quiches

Broccoli-and-Cheddar Mini Quiches Recipe
Who needs a pie pan or pastry dough when you've got muffin tins? This quiche recipe combines the standard custard mixture with steamed broccoli and cheddar cheese baked into muffin-sized mini quiches. These are the perfect breakfast treats for your little ones—especially if you have a daily broccoli battle on your hands!

Little quiches fit perfectly in little hands. Best of all, they can be served for any meal of the day. If you're feeling brave, try adding other fresh vegetables or leftover meat to this recipe.

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Broccoli Bread

Randy Mayor; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Broccoli Bread Recipe
Savory with a touch of sweetness, Broccoli Bread cooks up like cornbread but offers fiber and calcium. It works well as a side dish, especially on soup night.
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Broccoli and Double Cheese Calzones

Broccoli and Double Cheese Calzones Recipe
Our kid judges could not get enough of these Italian  wonders. "It looks like a pie, and tastes like a pizza!" said Jarret, 8. Another panelist suggested adding pepperoni for even more kid appeal.

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Cherry Tomatoes with Broccoli Filling

Cherry Tomatoes with Broccoli Filling Recipe
Think of cherry tomatoes as healthy, edible serving bowls for children. We filled ours with a creamy broccoli concoction. For other hearty stuffers, try chicken or tuna salad. On the lighter side, a corn salad would be tasty and easy for kids to manage.

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Broccoli Casserole

Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Tori Cox and Gordon Sawyer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Our recipe for easy broccoli casserole is the only one you'll ever need. Mix pantry staples with broccoli to create a comforting casserole that works for weeknights as well as holiday spreads. If the kids enjoy this recipe, try other veggie-loaded casseroles to sneak nutrients into their meals.

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