As a mom of one amazing eater (my daughter recently ordered salmon and steamed broccoli at a friend's birthday dinner, providing me with one of my proudest parenting moments) and one decidedly awful one [1], I'm always trying to find dishes that will appeal to them both. Seriously, she loves broccoli and peas, and it's a freaking miracle if he eats even one. So if you also have a child who's wary of vegetables [2], especially those that are the scariest shade of green, the following 12 kid-friendly recipes [3] are here to help. From entrée dishes that sneak in a veggie to fun green drinks, these dishes prove that while it may not be easy being green, it can be more fun to eat that way.
Banana and Spinach Smoothie Muffins
Green muffins might not be your normal breakfast fare, but your kids will keep reaching for these healthy banana and spinach smoothie muffins [5]. They're packed with two cups of spinach, making them little nutritional powerhouses.