But what about vegetables, would it cause the same reaction? We're about to find out Food becomes interactive, didactic, and fun.
You almost feel like you're playing with food, something we have long been told not to do. So, I get it! Using this technique to help introduce veggies or fruits can be a game-changer if you have a pickyeater or what I call "selective eater" at home. Picky eating usually beings in the toddler years, and there is a reason why. Developmentally, kids ages years are thriving for independence-They want to feel like they are in control. So, giving them the power to hold on to their own food in a stick cater to such needs.
So, I decided to test this theory once again, and I used Brussel sprouts on a skewer to see if it had the same reaction as it did with chicken, shrimp, and fruit kebab. Spoiler alert, it was a hit! First, it involves a technique I call "bridge food. In other words, you give a new food with something they already like. In this case, the secret ingredient is bacon. Having food on a stick which makes it fun and also gives them a sense of independence. Lastly, the Brussel sprouts are crunchy which kids tend to like , and it combines sweet and salty flavors, works well.
You can use any Brussel sprouts from the supermarket. I used this microwavable bag of brussels sprouts I bought at ALDI, but you can buy the fresh ones as well depending on the season Just make sure you wash them before cooking. So what else do we need? Besides our highlight ingredients: brussels sprouts and bacon, we only need olive oil, salt, balsamic glaze, and maybe half a dozen of bamboo sticks. I used short ones and larger ones to add some variety.
You can cook these Brussel sprouts on the grill or the oven. I used the oven and cooked them at degrees for about min. This leaves them nice and crunchy.
