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18 Side Dishes That Will Make Your Kids Actually Like Vegetables

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By Lindsay ChampionPublished Dec 6, 2016

If your kids love broccoli, congrats! You’re the luckiest mom on earth. But if your kids refuse to put a fork into anything green, we’re here to help. Try these 18 veggie dish dishes that are so tasty, your picky little eaters might even ask for seconds.

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Lindsay Champion

Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.

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