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Nacho bowl with beef, beans, corn, tomato, cheese, and tortilla chips

Lunch

Nacho Bowls

A mild, deconstructed bowl with beef or beans, soft grain, cheese, corn, and safely cut tomato.

No nut ingredientsYield: 10Ages 6 months–5 yearsContains dairy
324calories
16gprotein
38gcarbs
12gfat

Ingredients

  • 15 oz cooked lean ground beef or beans
  • 5 cups rice or soft tortilla strips
  • 10 oz shredded cheese
  • 2½ cups corn and safely cut tomato mixture
  • Mild seasoning
Age-safe service

Toddlers receive rice or soft tortilla pieces, never hard tortilla chips. Chop all toppings finely.

Preparation

Cook all components thoroughly and season mildly. Build individual bowls with measured beef or beans, soft grain, cheese, and vegetables. Use finely chopped toppings.

Infant guidance

Serve only plain soft components included in the individual feeding plan.

Nutrition note

Planning estimate for one preschool bowl with 1½ oz beef or beans, ½ cup rice or soft tortilla, one oz cheese, and ¼ cup vegetables.