Vegetable Noodle Surprise

Now this dish is a lot of fun!!If you want it to be a real hit, purchase some chop-st ix and watch your kids meal come to life....its fun to incorporate different tools that add another aspect to eating and enjoying a meal. They will want to eat it just to use the new utensils in front of them right?? There's a lot of original ways to make your children enjoy exploring new tastes and dishes...you just have to become a kid again and find ways that will encourage them to want to try new things...let that inner kid come out and have fun with your little ones, you only live once and life is to short to make meal time a stressful time...go ahead and give it a try, you might just like it yourself...

Ingredients

1 package spaghetti noodles (brown rice or Kamut),uncooked
2 Tbsp. Tamari Sauce
1 cup broccoli florets
1 small red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 lb. boneless organic beef sirloin steak
or organic chicken,cut into thin strips
1/4 cup organic chicken broth
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1.Cook noodles in large saucepan as directed on package.

2.Meanwhile, heat Tamari sauce in large skillet on medium heat. Add broccoli and peppers; stir-fry 3 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add meat and stir-fry 2 to 3 min. or until meat is done.

3.Drain noodles; return to same pan. Add broth; cook 1 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add meat mixture and onions; mix lightly.

You can also substitute 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for the onions.

This is a great, simple dish for little ones to try. Let them experience with this and then they will definitely be more open to new recipes and ideas. Don't pressure them to eat a lot of it, give them a child portion and if they feel that they would like more that is fine.If they feel that they are in control of their portions then they may just surprise you and ask for more...

Kids are very smart and they feel when it is a power struggle at mealtime.Try to relax and not have any expectations and this may easily become the best part of your day..imagine that??

Enjoy!!

Sylvie Thibert