Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables: Kid-Approved Green Vegetables

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Kacy Carroll

Just when you thought nothing green could be a hit at your dinner table, our kid judges gave these vegetable recipes two thumbs up!

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Greens Kids Will Eat

Beau Gustafson

One trick to getting kids to eat their veggies is a smart serving strategy. Whether prepared in bite-size portions, packed in a casserole, or hidden in a dish, these green vegetable recipes passed the test.

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Zucchini Oven Chips

Randy Mayor

On a rating system of 1, 2, or 3 stars, these oven-baked veggie chips received scores of "9,000" and "infinity." "I would ask my mom to make it again!" said our pickiest panelist.

Recipe: Zucchini Oven Chips

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Grilled Asparagus Rafts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

Sometimes a familiar flavor makes all the difference. Give your little ones a bit of their favorite salad dressing to use as a dipping sauce.

Recipe: Grilled Asparagus Rafts

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Coleslaw Cups

Petrina Tinslay

Serving the coleslaw in lettuce cups allows kids to eat with their hands. When Woody, 6, rubbed his tummy after tasting this recipe, we know we had a winner!

Recipe: Coleslaw Cups

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Brussels Sprouts-and-Rice Casserole

Becky Luigart-Stayner

A casserole can be Mom's best friend at dinnertime. This recipe uses a creamy ham and cheese mixture to disguise the sprouts, and still comes in at less than 140 calories per serving.

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts-and-Rice Casserole

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Light Pimiento-Cheese-Stuffed Celery

Southern Living

Adjust the heat of the pimiento cheese to suit your child's taste buds. Save any leftovers for a tasty sandwich the next day.

Recipe: Light Pimiento-Cheese-Stuffed Celery

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Zucchini Bread

Beau Gustafson

Quick breads love to hide vegetables in their mix. And this veggie-filled recipe is perfect toasted for breakfast, packed in a lunch, or eaten as an after-school snack.

Recipe: Zucchini Bread

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Grilled Rainbow Peppers

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Kacy Carroll

Next time you fire up the grill for a family cookout, throw on a few bright peppers. "I love the color. It rocks!" said Darby, 11.

Recipe: Grilled Rainbow Peppers

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Grilled Asparagus Rafts

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Coleslaw Cups

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Brussels Sprouts-and-Rice Casserole

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Light Pimiento-Cheese-Stuffed Celery

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Zucchini Bread

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Grilled Rainbow Peppers

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Coleslaw Cups

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Brussels Sprouts-and-Rice Casserole

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Light Pimiento-Cheese-Stuffed Celery

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Grilled Rainbow Peppers

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