Do you have trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables? Make vegetables fun and exciting with this great recipe for kids from Dole 5 A Day! Trees In A Broccoli Forest uses broccoli for the tree tops, carrots for tree trunks and cherry tomatoes as a decoration. A recipe for low-fat dip is also included! Make this fun, easy, and healthy snack with your kids!

Trees In A Broccoli Forest

(makes 4 servings)

 Ingredients:

• 2 carrots, peeled
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 4 cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons parsley leaves

Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

Method:

1. To prepare dipping sauce, combine yogurt, sour cream, honey, and mustard in a small bowl.
2. Hold carrots against cutting board and trim off ends. Cut each half, crosswise, then lengthwise to make four pieces.
3. Arrange each plate by putting two carrot pieces side-by-side in the center. Arrange broccoli around the carrots forming a cluster. Arrange the tomatoes at the top of the plate. Spoon dip around the base of carrots and sprinkle with parsley.

Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD