Looking for some simple strategies to get your kids to eat more veggies? Chef Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Sneaky Chef, suggests pureeing a variety of fruits and vegetables and adding them to your typical lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes. NY1’s Parenting Consultant Shelley Goldberg filed the following report.

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Puree # 1: White Puree
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Lemon juice
Water (if necessary)

Recipes using the White Puree:

Masterful Mac’ n’ Cheese
Quick Fixes for Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Quick Fixes for SpagettiOs
Triple Stuffed Potatoes
Gotta Lotta Lasagne

Puree # 2: Green Puree
Broccoli florets
Spinach, or Collard Greens
Sweet Green Peas
Lemon Juice
Water

Recipes using the Green Puree:
Maxed Out Meatloaf
Magic Meatballs
No Harm Chicken Parm
No Doc Guac
Undercover Crispy Ravioli

Puree # 3: Orange Puree
Sweet Potato
Carrots
Water

Recipes using the Orange Puree:
Fortified French Toast
Masterful Mac’n’ Cheese
Quick Fixes for Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Guerrilla Grilled Cheese
Packed Pizza Bagels
“Saucy” Meat Sauce
Crunchy Chicken Tenders
Maxed Out Meatloaf
Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Quick Fixes for Store-Bought Tomato Sauce

Puree # 4: Purple Puree
Baby Spinach
Blueberries
Lemon Juice
Water

Recipes using the Purple Puree:
Cocoa Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Health-by-Chocolate Cookies
Brainy Brownies
Quick-fix for Store-Bought Brownie Mix
Total Tacos
Bonus Burgers
Choc-ful Donuts/ Cupcakes