Kids in the kitchen!

Sometimes having the girls in the kitchen when I'm trying to cook tends to stress me out just a bit. But, I'm trying to r-e-l-a-x and have fun with it. Isabelle and Jocelyn are such a big help, and they're eager to learn. This afternoon Isabelle helped me while Jocelyn took a nap. We had a great time, and she pretty much made the Hummus Casserole herself! It's true, too, that when you include kids in the cooking process, they are much more likely to eat the food!
 

Hummus Casserole

1 Hummus recipe

½ cup water

1 cup cooked spinach, drained

1 cup diced zucchini

1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 carrot)

¼ cup chopped green onions (green parts only)

½ tsp salt

2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare hummus and place in a large bowl. Add water, spinach, zucchini, carrots, green onions, salt, and brown rice. Stir well. Pour into a casserole dish that has been lightly rubbed or sprayed with olive oil. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Makes about 10 (1/2 cup) servings.

Recipe Notes

• Substitute quinoa or couscous for the brown rice.

• Use Confetti Hummus.

• Serve with Tortilla Chips.