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June 14, 2018

Brussels Sprout Butterfly with Cherry Tomato Flowers

BRUSSELS SPROUT BUTTERFLY WITH CHERRY TOMATO FLOWERS

  • Adapted from Super Healthy Kids

This is a fun way to encourage kids to eat all of their vegetables and create art at the same time!
This is a CACFP autumn recipe for Brussels Sprouts.
Cooking and prep level: Basic.
  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time20 min
  • Yield4
  • Serving Size1
  • Energy29 cal
  •  
  • Course
    • Appetizer
    • Snack
    • Cold Veggie Side
  • USDA Meal Components
    • ½ c veggie
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brussels Sprouts
  • ¼ lb Asparagus
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 med Carrot
  • 1 cup Spinach

Instructions

1

Cut stems off of the Brussels sprouts and the hard ends of the asparagus spears.

2

Cut the Brussels sprouts lengthwise into thin slices.

3

Slice tomatoes in half, peel the carrot and cut into rounds.

To Assemble

4

Have your children use the asparagus spear as the butterfly body, the slices of Brussels sprouts as wings (2 pieces per wing). Place 4 cherry tomato halves in a circle for the flower with a carrot round as the center.

5

Use the spinach as leaves at the base of the flower.

6

You can serve a dressing on the side as a dip to eat with the veggies!

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 4 servings per container
  • Serving Size1
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories29
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat0 g0%
  • Trans Fat0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate6 g2.18%
  • Dietary Fiber2 g7.14%
  • Total Sugars2 g
  • Protein2 g4%
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Autumn, CACFP Recipe

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