I live in fear of having a child who won’t eat vegetables. Yes, I am being serious. Of course I will love my future children no-matter what, but of all the things in the world that I will least be able to tolerate, having a child who doesn’t eat his/her veggies tops the list.
I don’t remember being a picky child myself, but then again I also don’t remember being a bratty teenager, though I suspect my parents would say otherwise!
I do have a talent for hiding vegetables in the strangest places, but spinach brownies aren’t necessarily the best way to avoid getting scurvy. Knowing my luck, my children will turn and run at the sight of a plate of broccoli, and if they have my genes they will trip and fall along the way.
Now don’t get me wrong, I won’t be the parent sending their kid to school with organic, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, nut-free lunches when it’s their pizza day, nor will I be hiding their Halloween candy but I do expect them to not shove their peas under the table when I’m not looking (I may or may not have done that growing up…).
I can already hear the parents reading this sighing and saying to themselves that I know nothing. Yup, you’re right. I am totally naive and ignorant and perhaps a little bit stupid, but in the meantime I am going to continue panicking at the thought of this, while eating my broccoli. Not the worst way to stress eat…
Broccoli with Miso-Hemp Dressing
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of broccoli, chopped into florets
- 2 T hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 T miso paste
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Steam broccoli. I use a microwave by placing florets in a microwave safe bowl, topping with 1 tablespoon of water, covering it with plastic wrap and zapping it for 3 minutes. Use whichever method you prefer.
- In a blender combine hemp seeds, water, miso paste and honey.
- Top broccoli with miso-hemp dressing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
Were you a picky kid growing up? Parents, do you have picky kids?
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May 3, 2014 at 2:38 pmBroccoli is the Hubby’s favorite. I kinda dig it too.
I was the pickiest of picky eaters growing. My parents timed me and it took 20 minutes for me to eat a piece of lettuce. No joke. That’s issues right there.
Deborah Davis
May 2, 2014 at 4:46 pmI just hopped by from Healthy Vegan Friday to see your very appealing recipe for Broccoli with Miso Hemp Dressing. I love broccoli and eat it almost daily so it is such a pleasure to discover a new way to enjoy it. I could use that miso dressing for a lot of different purposes. It looks so yummy and satisfying! Feel free to hop by and share your delicious, vegan recipes at the Plant Based Potluck Party Link Up (http://urbannaturale.com/share-the-food-fun-at-the-plant-based-potluck-party-link-up-10/)
Cassie
May 1, 2014 at 3:37 pmI need to buy miso paste. I never look hard enough at WF. SPEAKING OF… need to text you to send me your TJs/American Food shopping list…
Kim
April 29, 2014 at 10:56 pmThankfully our boys are not picky!!
However, my nephew (my sister’s son that I’m visiting right now) is very picky – sort of funny but it makes any meal planning difficult!!!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
April 29, 2014 at 10:52 pmI totally used to drop my veggies on the floor under the kitchen table for my dog to eat! Haha.
Mary Frances
April 29, 2014 at 9:54 pmPeas under the table, ahem, … actually, I am a broccoli hater (don’t hate, ok? ๐ but I loved peas! I think my broccoli never had this amazing dressing and that’s why I’ve had issues all these years. Haha, glad you won’t be sending your kids to school with plain lettuce and fat free sugar free everything free pizza! ๐ Even if you did, I’m pretty sure you could make it taste good. I’m liking this broccoli, so you’re doing it right!