search aussie childcare network

Crunchy nuggets made with mixed vegetables. Supports healthy cooking and taste discovery.

A fun taco recipe with vegetarian fillings. Great for multicultural food learning.

A colourful pasta salad filled with fresh vegetables. Encourages healthy eating and cooking exploration.

A savoury muffin packed with cheese and vegetables. Perfect for healthy snack ideas.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 (500g) small red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled, grated
  • 1 small brown onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons horseradish cream
  • 1/2 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Method:

  • Place cabbage, carrot and onion in a large bowl. 
  • Toss to combine.
  • Combine horseradish cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard in a bowl. 
  • Add to cabbage mixture. 
  • Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Toss gently to combine. 
  • Serve.

Hints and Tips:

  • Serve as a side dish with your favourite meal.
  • Add dressing before serving, if making it advance.
  • Great for a picnic .
  • Twist it up: add capsicum, green cabbage, any flavours you would like. 

A traditional Australian baked good made with pumpkin. Perfect for seasonal cooking and cultural food activities.

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 potato, peeled and grated
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup onion, grated
  • 1, 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 egg whites
  • salt to taste

Method:

  • Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
  • Mould 2 tbsp amounts into rissoles.
  • Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden brown or bake in a moderate oven until golden. 

Hints and Tips: 

  • Serve with a garden or greek salad and garlic bread.
  • Can be added into burgers to make Veggie Burgers.
  • Add more vegetables if required.

Vegetable Pie

A wholesome pie filled with mixed vegetables. Great for healthy eating and cooking lessons.

Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • Vegemite
  • Grated cheese

Method:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
  • Semi defrost puff pastry.
  • Spread with a generous serve of vegemite (depending on taste).
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on top of vegemite spread.
  • Roll puff pastry lengthways.
  • Bake in oven on tray 10 – 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cut into desired slices.
  • Enjoy!

Hints and Tips:

  • These can be pre-cut once rolled lengthways before baking in the oven.
  • More cheese can be sprinkled on top of the pastry before baking.
  • Add other fillings such as tomato paste, cheese and dried herbs.
Child Care Documentation App

© 2009-2026 Aussie Childcare Network Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.