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Kid-Friendly)","fall-vegetables-kid-friendly","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fall-vegetables-kid-friendly/","/blog/fall-vegetables-kid-friendly/","2020-09-29T15:54:06","2024-07-11T14:10:28","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nurture Life, we’re all about sharing nutritious, well-balanced and creative meals with our kids. And there’s no better way to nurture a healthy appreciation for different flavors and textures than to teach your kids to eat seasonally!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out \u003C/span>\u003Cb>eight of our favorite fall vegetables\u003C/b>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> below, along with wholesome recipes and easy ideas for serving in-season veggies that your kids will actually like.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>1. Winter Squash \u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">“Winter” might be in their name, but winter squash—including acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash—are typically ready for harvest as early as September and October. Squash’s naturally sweet taste and vision-boosting vitamin A (among other essential nutrients!) make this fall veggie a win-win for parents and kids alike.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Winter Squash Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To incorporate some winter squash into \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/10-kid-friendly-dinner-ideas-for-fall/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kid-friendly dinners for fall\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, try this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://cookieandkate.com/roasted-butternut-squash-soup/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roasted butternut squash soup\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This recipe keeps things simple with just a handful of ingredients: butternut squash, olive oil, vegetable broth and a few spices/aromatics. A quick blend is all it takes to achieve that silky-smooth consistency.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want\u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the butternut without so much meal prep, order \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-mac-cheese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/cheeseburger-mac-cheese-with-butternut-squash-uP/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! These kid-friendly meals include butternut squash blended into satisfying cheese sauce for a nutritious autumn meal that’s ready in less than 2 minutes. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18949 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"healthy mac and cheese meals for kids \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>2. Cabbage\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than 2 grams of fiber per cup, this fall veggie helps support healthy digestion for growing kids. Red and purple cabbage also have special flavonoids called anthocyanins, which studies show may reduce cancer risk.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Cabbage Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage’s strong crunch and fairly neutral flavor make it a great food for kids of all ages. We love these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/parmesan-roasted-cabbage-wedges/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parmesan roasted cabbage wedges\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because instead of hiding the veggie, they make it the star of the show! \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These delicious cabbage wedges are also quick, easy and adaptable to your kids’ taste preferences. Just brush cabbage wedges with oil, salt, spices and Parmesan cheese, and then bake for about 25 minutes.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation \u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-chicken-vegetable-dumplings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings with Edamame\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features dumplings filled with cabbage, chicken and tofu for a meal that packs in plenty of protein and some hidden veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18950 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-dumplings-4-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"toddler chicken & vegetable dumplings with edamame \" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-dumplings-4-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-dumplings-4-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-dumplings-4-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-dumplings-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>3. Pumpkin\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone’s quintessential fall ingredient, pumpkin is packed with vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. The beta carotene in pumpkin turns into vitamin A to help keep your kid’s vision and immune system sharp.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only way to enjoy a sweet serving of pumpkin! This \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/pumpkin-freezer-fudge/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pumpkin freezer fudge\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> uses canned pumpkin, raw almond butter and medjool dates to serve up those perfect hints of autumn spice without added sugar.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>4. Cauliflower\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vitamins C and B6 of cauliflower are important for tissue development and nerve health. Like cabbage, the versatile texture and neutral flavor make cauliflower a great foundation for any fall dinner.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Cauliflower Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roasted cauliflower is great, but have you tried cauliflower rice? You can purchase pre-riced cauliflower in your grocery store’s frozen aisle, or you can “rice” your own cauliflower by roughly chopping, grating or pulsing it in a food processor. Once the cauliflower is riced, this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://pinchofyum.com/15-minute-cauliflower-fried-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cauliflower rice stir-fry\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes a quick and light version of homemade fried rice. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Nurture Life’s \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals#product-chicken-meatballs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Meatballs with Pasta and Veggies\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can serve up healthy cauliflower with familiar pasta & meatballs—the perfect meal for chilly weather paired with one of our favorite fall veggies.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18989\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA2-1-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA2-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA2-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA2-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>5. Sweet Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, with just a small serving providing more than a day’s worth of Daily Value (DV). Like many of our favorite fall vegetables, they’re also packed with fiber and have a naturally sweet taste that kids adore.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Sweet Potato Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a homemade side dish big enough to share, bake these quick \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://accounts.outsideonline.com/oidc/o/authorize/?prompt=none&response_type=code%20id_token&response_mode=query&state=%7B%22token%22%3A%22e3ae1c92e41d9f64e8b240d40cea95889fe71369889eac2e63a9b24396672a1f16679dba09480c1523634ad3eeab742ff4ef0c6517b0623c03f8a1a563abaa449df932512f3fa5b23867825e0c84f8188482cb58ff9845facb1f3bcabd11462a1faf40e78dc476955f8d97b35f6f0a8ec720c6b3f8df228ee755b83e0c8c993f014778b7cde1f8fa57bc2d83631d29819f%22%2C%22iv%22%3A%22b81c628751993d8ac23ac732%22%7D&nonce=a39f88b9-5975-4917-8ab0-d3ecef390f62&client_id=zW6ji0kF1tAJjnFx9Ey9xtRlS7AHK6dpgbkmtNrf&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cleaneatingmag.com%2Fauthorize\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sweet potato latkes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Using sweet potatoes, apples, eggs and Greek yogurt, they pack a helping of protein, fiber and nutrients. Since they’re baked rather than fried, they’re lighter and less greasy but still flavorful. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short on time? Then serve up this bright orange veggie in minutes with \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/chicken-bites-with-green-beans-roasted-sweet-potatoes/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s Chicken Bites with Green Beans & Roasted Sweet Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This dish is a tried-and-true kid-favorite served with naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes that your little one can dip in our organic ketchup.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18991 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA3-1-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"chicken bites with veggies for kids \" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA3-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA3-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA3-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA3-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>6. White Potatoes\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White potatoes tend to get a bad rap, but they can actually be a very healthy food for kids! They have antioxidant vitamin C and energy-boosting potassium, and their light flavor pairs well with any of your kid’s favorite sauces, seasonings or condiments.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Potato Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forget the deep-fried French fries and serve these \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.thehealthymaven.com/crispy-baked-curly-fries/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crispy baked curly fries\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead! This recipe calls for nothing more than potatoes, olive oil, salt and herbs. Just oven bake until perfectly crispy and golden brown.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a spiralizer makes those curlicues that kids love, you can also use this recipe with regular thin-sliced potatoes. To make the meal even more fun, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/overcome-picky-eating-involving-child/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get your picky eater involved\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by having them sprinkle their own herbs on top.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing says fall like mashed potatoes! \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/pot-roast-with-mashed-potatoes-EI/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a hearty cold weather dish featuring white potatoes smoothly blended with organic cauliflower for a full serving of veggies. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-18992\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA4-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"healthy kids food\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA4-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA4-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA4-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Fall-favorites-CTA4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>7. Broccoli \u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that just one cup of broccoli provides an entire day’s worth of vitamins C and K? Picky eater or not, this little veggie tree is a great food for kids of all ages. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Broccoli Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your little ones don’t have to fear broccoli any more! \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/change-picky-eaters-mind-7-foods/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your picky eater’s mind\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by mixing blanched broccoli into your kid’s favorite pasta, soup or stew. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, this \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/tuscan-broccoli-stovetop-mac-cheese/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stovetop broccoli mac and cheese\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to mix broccoli into something your kids already love. Using frozen veggies for a one-pot dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes, it pairs broccoli with that classic mac-and-cheese flavor.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Nurture Life Meal Recommendation\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also dish out the broccoli by serving Nurture Life’s Chicken Parmesan with Broccoli. Paired with our baked chicken patty and tomato sauce blended with butternut squash, this dish combines two fall veggies for a boost of kid-friendly nutrition.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18954 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-chicken-parm-1-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"chicken parmesan with broccoli for kids \" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-chicken-parm-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-chicken-parm-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-chicken-parm-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-favorites-CTA-chicken-parm-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cb>8. Kale\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/blog/superfoods-for-kids/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top superfoods for kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, kale is packed with vitamins A, K and C. One cup of raw kale also has nearly 3 grams of protein, making it an ideal source of plant-based protein.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cb>Kid-Friendly Kale Recipe\u003C/b>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the fall vegetables on this list, kale is the most bitter—but that doesn’t mean it can’t be kid-friendly, too. \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://feednutrition.com/recipe/kale-chips/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale chips\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the perfect way to crisp up the kale and mask its slight bitterness with any of the spices and seasonings your kids like most. It takes just 15 minutes for homemade chips, fresh and hot from the oven!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether your kid prefers crispy chips or smooth cauliflower, fall veggies \u003C/span>\u003Ci>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can \u003C/span>\u003C/i>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be kid-friendly! All it takes is a little creativity and in-season grocery shopping. If you’re short on time, browse \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?navItem=heatable-meals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurture Life’s menu for babies, toddlers and kids\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to serve up all those classic fall flavors in less than 2 minutes. If you have any questions about our menu, please reach out to \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:support@nurturelife.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support@nurturelife.com\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://nurturelife.com/menus/?utm_source=blog_internal&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=conversion&utm_content=fall-vegetables-kid-friendly-20200929\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18955 size-large\" src=\"https://content.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1psd-copy-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"mac and cheese, chicken parm, pot roast with veggies, and spaghetti with meatballs \" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1psd-copy-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1psd-copy-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1psd-copy-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fall-CTA1psd-copy-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"mobileImage":132,"__typename":137},{"node":133,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":134,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/header-3-mobile.jpg","MediaItem","AcfMediaItemConnectionEdge","FeaturedImageForMobile",{"node":139,"__typename":144},{"id":140,"link":141,"sourceUrl":142,"altText":143,"__typename":135},"cG9zdDoxODkzNg==","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/fall-vegetables-kid-friendly/header-3desktop/","https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/header-3desktop-880x450.jpg","healthy food for kids","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",{"nodes":146,"__typename":151},[147,148,149,150],{"name":52,"slug":53,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"__typename":6},"PostToCategoryConnection",{"edges":153,"__typename":247},[154,177,209],{"node":155,"__typename":176},{"id":156,"name":157,"posts":158,"__typename":175},"dGVybToyMDU5","fall vegetables",{"edges":159,"__typename":174},[160],{"node":161,"__typename":173},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":162,"title":124,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":169,"__typename":172},{"nodes":163,"__typename":151},[164,165,166,167],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},"\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we’re all about sharing nutritious, well-balanced and creative meals with our kids. And there’s no better way to nurture a healthy appreciation for different flavors and textures than to teach your kids to eat seasonally! 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You don’t have to look very long—a quick glance will show you what’s on offer: the same five or so ingredients, cooked into the same three dishes. If this sounds familiar to you, it’s all… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/kids-dont-need-kids-meals/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":207,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":208,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/PEB-A8-desktop-header-1.jpg",{"node":210,"__typename":176},{"id":211,"name":143,"posts":212,"__typename":175},"dGVybToxODI3",{"edges":213,"__typename":174},[214,226,236],{"node":215,"__typename":173},{"id":216,"slug":217,"categories":218,"title":221,"excerpt":222,"featuredImage":223,"__typename":172},"cG9zdDoyMDA1OA==","veggies-early-often-pha",{"nodes":219,"__typename":151},[220],{"name":8,"slug":9,"id":7,"__typename":6},"Veggies Early and Often: Our Partnership with PHA","\u003Cp>At Nurture Life, we’re working toward a vision of healthier futures for every child, and “veggies on every plate” has been one of our core values since day one. That’s why we’re so excited to be joining Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in their latest campaign: Veggies Early and Often. We’re already collaborating with… \u003Ca href=\"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/blog/veggies-early-often-pha/\">Read More\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",{"node":224,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":225,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/desktop-header-1.jpg",{"node":227,"__typename":173},{"id":123,"slug":125,"categories":228,"title":124,"excerpt":168,"featuredImage":234,"__typename":172},{"nodes":229,"__typename":151},[230,231,232,233],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":235,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},{"node":237,"__typename":173},{"id":195,"slug":196,"categories":238,"title":204,"excerpt":205,"featuredImage":245,"__typename":172},{"nodes":239,"__typename":151},[240,241,242,243,244],{"name":52,"slug":53,"id":51,"__typename":6},{"name":61,"slug":62,"id":60,"__typename":6},{"name":70,"slug":71,"id":69,"__typename":6},{"name":97,"slug":98,"id":96,"__typename":6},{"name":115,"slug":116,"id":114,"__typename":6},{"node":246,"__typename":144},{"sourceUrl":208,"__typename":135},"PostToTagConnection",{"node":249,"__typename":261},{"authorMeta":250,"name":255,"description":256,"avatar":257,"__typename":260},{"avatar":251,"__typename":254},{"node":252,"__typename":136},{"sourceUrl":253,"altText":19,"__typename":135},"https://content.dev.nurturelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img43@2x.jpg","AuthorMeta","Lara Field","Lara has been working with Nurture Life since its inception, collaborating with the culinary team on the creation of all menus and recipes to ensure they are nutritionally appropriate and correctly proportioned for every age and stage of a child’s development and providing pediatric nutrition expertise to Nurture Life customers. Lara is the owner/founder of FEED—Forming Early Eating Decisions, a nutrition consulting practice specializing in pediatric nutrition and digestive diseases. Lara has over a decade of experience in clinical practice at two of the top ranked pediatric hospitals in the country, Lurie Children’s Hospital and University of Chicago Medical Center. Lara received her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and M.S. and dietetic internship from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lara truly enjoys the process of eating (and feeding!), from procuring the ingredients at various grocery stores and farmers markets, to organizing her pantry/refrigerator at home to make it easy to select healthy options, to preparing balanced meals with her children. Whether it be a decadent treat to a hearty, home-cooked meal, there is no greater satisfaction for Lara than enjoying food with her family.",{"url":258,"__typename":259},"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f9529e44f2106b72c3da8bb75f11fa0d7f564078b974e916a25b5c58e9fa101e?s=96&d=mm&r=g","Avatar","User","NodeWithAuthorToUserConnectionEdge",{"title":263,"metaDesc":264,"opengraphUrl":126,"opengraphTitle":124,"opengraphDescription":264,"opengraphImage":265,"opengraphType":18,"opengraphPublishedTime":266,"opengraphModifiedTime":267,"opengraphSiteName":20,"metaRobotsNoindex":21,"metaRobotsNofollow":22,"twitterDescription":19,"twitterImage":17,"twitterTitle":19,"__typename":268},"How to Make Fall Vegetables Kid-Friendly | Nurture Life","Pumpkin isn’t the only fall favorite around here! Check out 8 of our favorite fall vegetables plus recipes and ideas for kid-friendly dinners this fall.",{"sourceUrl":171,"__typename":135},"2020-09-29T15:54:06+00:00","2024-07-11T14:10:28+00:00","PostTypeSEO",1751870887904]