This is one of Hannah’s favorite meals—she requests beans and rice at least once a week, and it’s so easy! All you need is leftover rice, a can of pinto beans, tortilla chips, and whatever toppings your toddler likes. In my case, it’s salsa and avocados. I like to use pinto beans and smash them up a little bit.
Can this lunch be adapted for a baby? Yes! Parker (9 months old when he started eating these foods) eats the rice, beans, and avocados. No chips for him yet, but I can tell that he really wants to try them.
Kid approved? YES
Baby approved? YES, but stick with the beans, rice, and avocado. Hold off on chips and spicy foods.
Toddler Mexi Plate
Ingredients
- Leftover rice
- 1 can of pinto beans
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
- Salsa
Takes , serves 1 hungry toddler
Instructions
- Warm up the leftover rice.
- Warm up the pinto beans and smash them up. I usually drain about half of the liquid out of the can before I heat and smash.
- Serve with chips, salsa, and an avocado.
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