free recipe friday: broccoli & cheese ravioli
ravioli, the perennial kids’ favorite finger food, has been boring too long. it’s time to spice it up nutritionally! today’s recipe: broccoli & cheese ravioli! my son loves these, and i think your kids will, too:)
2cups chopped broccoli florets
8oz firm chinese tofu, drained
2oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1/2tsp garlic salt
1package wonton wrappers
olive or canola oil
steam the broccoli until just tender. combine broccoli with tofu, cheese, and garlic salt in a food processor until creamy and uniform. place about 1-2tsp broccoli filling on the center of each wonton wrapper; fold over and seal with a little water. brush or spray filled raviolis with a little oil, then brown over medium – medium/high heat (may need to add a little extra oil to the pan). great served as a finger food with a little dipping sauce of your (or your child’s) choice.
*broccoli – good source of protein, vitamins E, A, K, B6 & C, thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, fiber, is there anything this food can’t do?
*tofu – a great source of complete protein, calcium, and iron.
*cheese – very high in complete protein and calcium (we’ll overlook the fat for now)
