David and I aren’t huge into making New Year’s Resolutions, but we did make it a goal to eat more veggies. For us, simple things like taking time over the weekend to wash and cut all the veggies for the week have been game changers for us. But the girls aren’t too convinced. Their complaints? “These are too crunchy” and “these don’t taste good!” While I disagree on both, I have been challenged with getting a little creative, if I want the girls to eat more greens.
Eating better: good, spending my whole life in the kitchen cutting up herbs and seasonings: bad. That’s where Pop & Cook comes in to play! At peak freshness, Pop & Cook pulls their produce/herbs from the fields, process, and flash freeze into convenient trays within 90 minutes of harvest. With a two-year shelf life, you can have fresh garlic, onions, and herbs year round. Now that is “fresher than fresh!” I love being able to pull out my garlic and pop it right into the pan – no peeling or mincing required, and best of all? No washing my garlic press!
Today, I am going to share one of our favorite ways for the whole family to enjoy fress veggies, with Pop & Cook’s garlic!
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1″ hunks
- 1/2 cup of broccoli florets (could also sub cauliflower)
- 1 cup trimmed green beans
- 1/2 yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 1/2 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced (OR two simple “pops” of your Pop & Cook garlic!)
- 1 cup of chicken broth
What you do:
- Wash, prep, and cut your veggies.
- heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Add in red pepper, broccoli, green beans, squash, and zucchini. Cook, stirring frequently until the veggies start to brown.
- Add in garlic, and stir for 1 minute.
- Add in chicken broth, let cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, drain excess liquid, and serve.
- Add salt and pepper to taste!
Pop & Cook is exclusively available in the freezer department at your local Walmart! Find a local store here.
Do you have any favorite veggie recipes that your kids love? I would LOVE to hear them!
Jess says
Oh this looks yummy! Not just for the kids, but for me, too!
Jenna says
hah yes! Dave and I love it too!
Amanda says
Well that’s convenient!!
Jenna says
Right??? Life-changing stuff right here!
Ilycee says
This looks so tasty!! I love cooking with broths – so much added flavor
Jenna says
Oh yes!!
Arielle Joy says
Yum! This sounds delicious and I never thought to use those garlic pods. They sound like a lifesaver. I LOVE garlic but hate chopping fresh garlic because it makes my hands smell for ages. Can’t wait to try these out
Jenna says
Yes!! Same with cilantro – I cannot wash the scent off regardless of how much I try! You’d love these, then!!
Adrienne Bruner says
I have never heard of the pop and cook before! That is genius! I dread doing prep in the kitchen …those would really help! I am going to have to get those the next time I go to to Walmart
Jenna says
Anything that cuts down time spent prepping meals so you have more time to ENJOY the meal is a winner in my book 🙂
Erin says
This looks so good. I don’t get to make many veggie based dishes in my house but I will be fixing this one for sure.
Jenna says
This recipe just might change that! 😉
Sunrita says
Love simple recipes, this one hits the spot!
Jenna says
Simple recipes are my go to! Haha glad you liked it!
Lucy says
Any recipe that involves cooking all in one dish is a winner for me. That’s my way of cooking! Im trying to eat more vegetables too this year. Ive never heard of pop and cook before. That’s definitely a new one for me.
Jenna says
Yes! One pan meals are game changers! There are a few varieties of the Pop & Cook – it’s so much easier than dicing, chopping, and mincing!!
catarina says
This looks so yummy, thank you for sharing !
Jenna says
You’re welcome!!
Melissa says
ohhh….I love garlic! I hadn’t heard of the pop and cook. It looks like a great option. I wonder if they are sold in Canada!
Jenna says
If you click the link in the post, there’s a “find near me” option! 🙂
Susannah says
I love simple veggies! I’ve never seen this garlic before. Seems easier than crushing my own bulb!
Jenna says
Yes! Way easier!! Less time in the kitchen is always awesome!