4 celery or carrot sticks or baby carrots, washed
4 Tablespoons refried beans or hummus
2 Tablespoons canned corn kernels, drained
2 Tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
4 broccoli florets, washed
1 jar salsa (optional)
Garden on a Plate
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Place carrot sticks on the plate in the shape of a rectangle. This represents your garden bed.
- Fill the rectangle with beans or hummus. This represents the soil.
- Place corn kernels evenly spaced over the surface of the soil. This represents the seeds that are planted in a garden.
- Cover the surface of the beans or hummus with cheese. This represents mulch that will keep the plants moist and prevent weeds.
- Place broccoli florets upright in the soil. This represents the plants that grew from the seeds.
- You can “water” your garden with salsa, if you like.
- Eat your garden by dipping the broccoli and carrots into the hummus or refried beans.
Notes & Tips:
Recipe Category
30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly recipes, No cooking required
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Garden on a Plate
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
4 celery or carrot sticks or baby carrots, washed
4 Tablespoons refried beans or hummus
2 Tablespoons canned corn kernels, drained
2 Tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
4 broccoli florets, washed
1 jar salsa (optional)
Directions:
- Place carrot sticks on the plate in the shape of a rectangle. This represents your garden bed.
- Fill the rectangle with beans or hummus. This represents the soil.
- Place corn kernels evenly spaced over the surface of the soil. This represents the seeds that are planted in a garden.
- Cover the surface of the beans or hummus with cheese. This represents mulch that will keep the plants moist and prevent weeds.
- Place broccoli florets upright in the soil. This represents the plants that grew from the seeds.
- You can “water” your garden with salsa, if you like.
- Eat your garden by dipping the broccoli and carrots into the hummus or refried beans.
Notes & Tips:
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size 1 garden plate
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 7g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 640mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 11g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 169mg | 15% | |
| Iron 2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 747mg | 15% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.