Beverley Glock finds farm-fresh food to make with your children. Six-year-olds can make this with an adult.

Sprouts are either loved or hated. The trick is not to overcook them or they give off a distinct smell caused by sulphur being released during cooking. Avoid this by stir-frying. And the soy sauce tones down the flavour so even people who “hate” sprouts may change their minds. Sprouts are easy for children to peel and are lovely raw, so encourage nibbling as you prepare them.

Prep time: 20 minutes; cook time 5-6 minutes. Serves 4 as a side dish

500g trimmed sprouts, peeled
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
1 tbsp pine nuts

Halve or slice the sprouts depending on their size. Heat the oil in a wok until hot then stir-fry the sprouts for 3 to 5 minutes until just catching, pour in the soy sauce and throw in the seeds and pine nuts. Stir and serve immediately.

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