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It’s not always easy to get a balanced meal on the table each night. It would be much easier if our lives were simpler, but that’s just not the way things are for any of us. Days are filled with shopping, cleaning and school drop-off and pickup. In the evenings we’re running to after school activities, meetings and so much more. Now the business is magnified as the holiday season approaches. Busy families like ours can benefit from easy meal solutions – but fast food and takeout hardly ever include good-for-you veggies.
It’s important that we don’t skimp on the veggies. I would like my family to make a habit of healthy food choices, and here are my tips in achieving that!
Always Serve Salad
No matter what we’re eating, a crispy fresh salad always “goes”. I try to entice the kids by adding things they like such as shredded carrots, cheese and croutons. An easy way to have your salad ready to go? Prepare and store a week’s worth at a time by making salads in a large mason jar.
Be Sneaky
There are some veggies my kids just absolutely will not eat (kale, anyone?). This is when I get a little sneaky. You can easily hide the healthy greens in smoothies, homemade popsicles or even baked goods.
Meals with Built-In Veggies
Casseroles are a fantastic way to do this. Since school started, we have become increasingly busy, so some nights the only option is reheat and eat. I love MorningStar Farms® Veggie Bowls because not only are they a super easy to get dinner on the table but they’re delicious, too! New varieties include Chik’n Pot Pie, Chik’n Tikka Masala, Italian Sausage Bake, Japanese Soba Noodles, Moroccan Medley. These meals are vegetarian, but you certainly don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy them!
They’re healthy, too! Veggie Bowls are made with Chik’n Strips, Steak Strips and Veggie Sausage Crumbles™. Chik’n Strips are 100% vegan, lightly seasoned with 23g of protein and only 150 calories. Steak Strips are also 100% vegan, lightly seasoned with 23g of protein and 150 calories.
I couldn’t wait to try one of my cold weather favorites, Chik’n Pot Pie and it did not disappoint. This is a great option for dinner and even lunch on a cold winter day.
Stock up on Packaged Veggies
Fresh is my favorite, but it’s not always possible, especially during the winter season. I keep my freezer stocked with heat-and-eat veggies to serve on the side or add to casseroles and make an easy stir-fry.
Getting your veggies is so important at all ages! I’ve found that sneaking it really does work haha! Great tips!
Unfortunately, my kids are on a veggie hiatus right now, and I’m not forcing it. As long as they take a bite or two and just try them, I’ve decided to settle. Pretty soon they’ll be gobbling them up, lol!
I love Morning Star products and I have bought many of them in the past. I have never tried this one though and it looks so good I have already made a mental note to pick it up at the store the next time I am out. I love feeding healthy foods to my family especially when they tastes so good!
My family recently tried these Veggie Bowls and we were pleasantly surprised! They were so delicious and filling. Perfect for busy days where you just don’t have time to create a meal, but you want to eat as healthy as possible
Oh yum!! My daughter LOVES veggies but my son is not a fan. So this is a great tip for me to try with him. We struggle with veggies with him. Thank you for sharing this Morning Star Farms Pie. I want to try it.
It’s always fun trying to sneak in veggies. I love smoothies. They are easy to hide veggies in. You can hide veggies in meatloaf too. That works really well.
I’m like you I usually serve a salad.
Potpies are the best.
My hubby is as bad as a kid about eating his veggies.
I’m always trying to find new ways to feed my family more vegetables. My daughters do love broccoli and carrots, but the other veggies are kinda challenging. We eat salads a lot and that helps! I love Morningstar Farms products, because they’re delicious and so convenient!
Totally agree about making and serving some kind of salad with lunch and dinner. Wait a fresh fruit salad would work for breakfast. Love it doesn’t have to be anything fancy. Some different types of veggies just washed and sliced up would work perfectly. Add some cheese and crackers would finish it off.
Great ideas on getting more vegetables in our diets. While I love vegetables in general, my children and husband are not completely on board. I’ve tried to incorporate vegetables in smoothies and quick breads with some success, provided I don’t go overboard on the vegetables. Otherwise, it’s not as easy to get them to eat the vegetables they should be having daily. My younger son will from time to time welcome vegetables (especially if they’re on my plate) but my older son will decline eating something if a particular vegetable even touched it.