I thought I would dedicate my Tuesday blogs to toddler food. Feeding a toddler is a challenging task as their taste memories are so short. One day Meghan will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE a certain food, and the next day act like she has never tasted something so disgusting. Since I am always looking for new ideas, I thought I would put out there some of the healthy meal or snack options that have worked for us.
I only cook meat once a week (at the most) so that is how often Meghan is offered meat. She often refuses it when I offer, so it is not unusual for her to go weeks without any meat. Because of this I am careful to prepare foods for her that provide the nutrients she would normally get from meat, such as protein and iron. I try to include a variety of whole grains, vegetables, beans, legumes, and fruit in her diet. For dinner she typically eats what we are eating.
This was her lunch yesterday.
Toddler Tuesday: Cheesy Broccoli, Rice, and Beans
- Total Time: 2 1/2 minutes
- Yield: 1 - 4 toddler servings 1x
Description
A quick toddler friendly lunch
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/4 cup steamed broccoli florets, chopped to toddler size bites
- 2 tablespoons cooked white beans (I used canned organic navy beans. If you use canned, organic usually has less salt)
- 2 tablespoons shredded mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place rice, broccoli, and beans in a small microwavable bowl. Top with cheddar cheese. Microwave for 10-30 seconds, until cheese is lightly melted.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 seconds
- Category: Toddler Meals
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: whole recipe
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 398mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 16g
I actually made this for myself! So it’s not just for toddlers! I added cracked pepper. Great simple meal when you can’t be bothered cooking for yourself. Thank you.
Than you! It looks an easy recipient for my toddle that wound probably eat it but personally I wouldn’t consider a healthy meal something that is cooked in a microwave!
It’s not cooked in a microwave. Everything is cooked separate and prior. The microwaving is to melt the cheese. But if assembled while hot cheese would melt without the aid of a microwave.
I totally agree, I wouldn’t even use microwave to melt the cheese but the stove… defeats the purpose of a healthy meal
For long time I coated Meghan's avocado in crushed Cheerios because she didn't like the texture–maybe you could try that. I don't know if Ava does sandwiches yet, but now I also give Meghan mashed avocado sandwiches sometimes to switch things up. Good luck. 🙂
This is a great idea! I am trying out some new things for Ava and really enjoy getting recipes from others that have worked. I tried some avocado today for part of Ava's dinner b/c of your past blog…she wasn't to excited about it but we will try again tomorrow! 🙂 Thanks for toddler Tuesdays!