CLAIRE'S COLORFUL VEGGIE NACHOS

by Su-Mei Yu and Her Granddaughter Claire

Su-Mei Yu is finding practical ways to encourage children to eat healthier by eating more vegetables. Claire is Su-Mei’s granddaughter who decided to create something that was pretty and colorful because she she believed kids will eat  healthier if it tastes AND looks good and Su-mei agreed. Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
Vegetable oil spray
3 cups different-colored cauliflower florets and broccoli florets, combined
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup packaged Mexican Shredded Blend Monterey Jack, cheddar and asadero cheese

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Spray 8-by-8-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Add the florets and sprinkle the salt and pepper over them. Mix. Add 1/2 cup of cheese and mix gently. Garnish the top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 4 minutes and serve hot.