But, kid-food isn't that satisfying to make or eat. Lately, I haven't been itching for veggies masked in cheese or to putz around in the kitchen to make chickeny-nugget things.
Simply put - I'm not in the mood to create additional meals for Ingrid. And thankfully, she's not picky (yet!). Although, when she pushes tofu around her plate, I tell her that it is meat and she happily shoves it in her mouth.
Like you, I attempt to cook what's in season and give my family a variety of options - some meatless, some meaty (haha) and try to incorporate lots of vegetables and flavor into everything. Then, when I break out the baked goods, I tell myself that everyone's had their veggies and isn't that what balance is all about?
Here are some old classics and new favorites:
Loaded Quinoa Veggie Burgers
Ingrid says "These taste just like meat!"
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Mexican Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Ingrid says "Can I just have the filling? Those skins are too tough."
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Turkey Chili
Ingrid says "Is this meat? Ok, then I'll have more. I mean, more please."
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Giada's Turkey, Brown Rice and Kale Soup
Ingrid says "I like to pick out the green leaves and place them next to my bowl."
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Giada's Tomato Soup
Ingrid says "This soup is absolutely delicious with a grilled cheese."
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When the days are long and cooking feels impossible, and take-out from Noodles sounds amazing - Ingrid (and the rest of us) will happily eat:
- Baked acorn squash
- Edamame
- PB&J
- As much yogurt as you'll allow her to have
- And Ingrid's favorite: Hummus on Whole Grain Bread. Or as Ingrid calls it, "Hummy!"
"Family-friendly" or not, what are your go-to-dinners?
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