Healthy eating is easier when it’s fun. These kabobs make a unique treat for both kids and adults. They contain vitamin-rich vegetables and are balanced in protein and fat. Serve them with hummus for dipping or fiber-rich whole grain crackers.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 cherry or grape tomatoes
• 8, 1/2 oz. cubes of cheese, such as part-skim mozzarella
• 8 green olives
• 8 oz. grilled or roasted chicken or turkey, cut into 1 oz. pieces
• 8 large cauliflower or broccoli florets
• 8 pre-soaked wooden skewers

Options for serving: Greek yogurt dressing, hummus, whole grain crackers, whole grain pita bread wedges

Directions

1. For each kebab skewer, slide on one tomato, a cube of cheese, an olive, a 1-ounce piece of poultry, a floret, and a second tomato.
2. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.