don't get pinched! 2012 green food round-up

For my friends with little ones "who don't like green veggies": here's your chance to make some pint-sized converts! Take advantage of St. Patrick's Day by serving up a whole day of delicious green foods! Lucky you, I've added to last year's lucky green food round-up, and have also included some recipe ideas from other blogs that inspire me. Scroll down this list and you'll be able to come up with a whole day of delicious green recipes:

Green Breakfasts and Smoothies

• Green Eggs and Ham (from 100 Days of Real Food)
• Spinach Frittata
• Avocado Scrambled Eggs with Salsa (from Food and Whine)
• Chard Scrambled Eggs on Toast
• Creamed Kale and Eggs (from Deliciously Organic)
• Egg Sandwiches with Pesto
• Green Tea Smoothies (from Jeanette's Healthy Living)
• Green Smoothie (from NourishMD)
• Avocado Smoothie (from Whole Family Fare)

Green Snacks and Treats

• Greenie Pineapple Popsicles (from The HopeFULL company)
• Kiwi Fro-Yo Shake (from Simplicious Magazine)
• Cucumber Cups (fill with your favorite dip, spread, hummus, etc)
• Edamame Hummus Two Ways (with and without nuts)
• Kale Guacamole (from NourishMD)
• Healthier Guac (from Simple Bites)
• Bright Green Pea Dip
• Spinach Dip (aka "What To Make When They Won't Eat Sauteed Spinach")
• Pea Shoots from Trader Joe's
• Kale Chips (from The Lunch Tray)
• Baked Zucchini Chips
• Crispy Sesame Green Bean "Fries" (from The Joy of Clean Eating)

Green Sides

• Sauteed Mizuna 
• Vibrant Green Beans (from 101 Cookbooks)
• Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Grilled Asparagus
• "Starter Salads" (from Real Mom Nutrition)
• Super Easy, Zesty Cucumber-Dill Salad
• Kale Salad (from Dinners in the 415)
• Snappy Pea-Quinoa Salad (from My New Roots)
• Emerald Salad (from Sprouted Kitchen)

Green Dinners

• Kale Pesto Pizza (from Sweet Potato Chronicles)
• My Go-To (Make-Ahead) Spinach Lasagna
• Spinach Risotto (semi-homemade with a little help from Trader Joe's...)
• Homemade Ricotta Spinach Gnocchi (from Food and Whine)
• (Make-Ahead) Greens & Cheese Pie
• Individual Asparagus Gratins
• Caramelized Onion and Green Tartine (from Sprouted Kitchen)
• Homemade Basil Pesto
• Sunflower-Basil Pesto (from Whole Family Fare)
• Cilantro-Walnut Pesto
• Minted Pea Soup (from My New Roots)
• Hearty Spinach Turkey Lentil Quinoa Soup
• Bok Choy Noodle Bowl (from happyolks)
• Simple Beans and Greens Soup
• Chicken with Giada's (Amazing) Basil Sauce
• Chicken with Asparagus Ketchup (from Dinner: A Love Story)