Kid Dinner Options

Taco Night

Ingredients:

Minced beef or beans

Taco seasoning

Wraps or shells

Toppings: lettuce, cheese, tomato

How:

Cook meat/beans with taco seasoning.

Warm shells.

Let kids build their own tacos!

Stir Fry with Rice

Ingredients:

Chicken or Beef Strips

Stir fry veggie mix (frozen works!)

Soy sauce, garlic, honey

How:

Cook chicken, remove.

Stir-fry veggies, return chicken.

Add sauce (1 tbsp soy + 1 tsp honey).

Serve with rice.

Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:

500g beef mince

1 cup frozen mixed veg

2 cups mashed potato

How:

Cook beef & veg, season well.

Pour into baking dish.

Top with mashed potato.

Bake at 180°C for 20 mins until golden.

Veggie Fried Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked rice

1 egg

Frozen peas/corn/carrots

Soy sauce

Feel free to add chicken or any protein

How:

Cook veggies, then push to the side of pan.

Scramble egg in same pan.

Add rice and soy sauce.

Stir to combine.

One-Pot Chicken Pasta

Minimal dishes!

Ingredients:

1–2 chicken breasts, diced

2 cups whole wheat pasta

1 zucchini, chopped

1/2 red capsicum, chopped

1 jar tomato pasta sauce

1/2 cup shredded cheese

How:

In a large pot, cook chicken over medium heat until browned.

Add chopped zucchini and capsicum, cook for 2–3 minutes.

Add uncooked pasta and pour in pasta sauce with about 1 cup water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Stir often and cook until pasta is tender (about 12–15 minutes).

Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Hidden Veggie Bolognese

They’ll never know the veggies are there

Nutrient-packed

Ingredients:

500g beef mince

1 onion, finely diced

1 carrot, grated

1 zucchini, grated

1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 can crushed tomatoes or pasta sauce

How:

In a large pan, cook mince and onion over medium heat until browned.

Add grated carrot, zucchini, and mushrooms.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

Pour in crushed tomatoes or sauce.

Simmer on low for 10–15 minutes.

Serve over pasta, rice, or with toast soldiers.