A Sneaky Trick from the “Sneaky Chef”

Many of you are familiar with the ever popular “The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids’ Favorite Meals“.  Here is a fantastic recipe from Missy Chase Lapine that your kids will love!

White Puree

2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets

2 small to medium zucchini, peeled and roughly chopped

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

3 to4 tablespoons water, if necessary

Steam cauliflower in a vegetable steamer over 2 inches of water, using a tightly covered pot, for about 10 to 12 minutes until very tender.  Alternatively, place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with water, and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes until very tender.

While waiting for the cauliflower to finish steaming, start to pulse the raw peeled zucchini with the lemon juice only (no water at this point).  Drain the cooked cauliflower.  Working in batches if necessary, add it to the pulsed zucchini in the bowl of the food processor with 2 tablespoons of water.  Puree on high until smooth.  Stop occasionally and push contents from the top to the bottom.  If necessary, add the rest of the water to make a smooth puree.

Double the recipe if you want to store even more, which can be done in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze 1/4-cup portions in sealed plastic bags or small plastic containers.

Add this mixture to mac n’ cheese, soup, stew, pasta sauces, dips (like hummus), tuna salad, even hamburgers!