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Kids and Broccoli
Steam the broccoli: Lightly steam the broccoli so it becomes soft and tender and easy to eat. It will still retain all of its valuable nutrients. Ensure that the broccoli is in bite size pieces so that it fits into your child’s mouth. Add flavor: Serve the broccoli with a delightful sauce. Sauces can include cheese sauce, hummus, ranch dressing, salsa, cottage cheese, yogurt, etc. Or lightly sprinkle cooked broccoli with Parmesan cheese, herbs, light soy sauce or garlic salt. Add it to a dish they already like: Broccoli blends well with many foods. Add it to pasta sauce, mac and cheese or use it as a topping on pizza.
Reccomended Portion Sizes
Adult: 1 cup | Kids 9-12: 3⁄4 cup | Kids 5-8: 1⁄2 cup
In Season:
Winter Fall
Types Of:
Broccoli can be bought as whole stalks and also as spears or florets. There are short and long varieties of the familiar green-colored vegetable, in addition to mini-sprouted with a longer stem, purple-headed varieties, and chartreuse with flowering florets.
Fun Facts:
The average American eats four and a half pounds of this fun, yummy vegetable every year!
How To Buy:
Choose slender, firm, and moist stalks with dark green to purple-tinged bud clusters. Leaves should be fresh and dark green.
