Baby Burrito Bowl

 

Starting solid foods is one of the biggest milestones in your baby’s first year of life and it’s an exciting time for parents.  But it can also be confusing and intimidating, and most parents have a lot of questions just like I did.  

So I decided that I wanted to create a comprehensive resource for parents to turn to where they could get the most pertinent medical and nutritional information, as well as a wide variety of nutritious recipes that would be useful for years to come.  

My cookbook, Natural Baby Food: Over 150 Wholesome, Nutritious Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler, is the perfect resource for both new and experienced parents alike. It's filled with a wide variety of delicious and nutritious recipes to please even the pickiest palate!

Appropriate for babies 8 months and older who are starting to experiment with finger foods, my Baby Burrito Bowl is a great dish to let your little one practice his pincer grasp.  

Full of healthful whole grains, protein, complex carbs and healthy fat, this dish packs a nutritional punch!  With cumin, cilantro and cheddar cheese, it packs a flavor punch too.  

This burrito bowl is not just for little ones. It can be enjoyed by the whole family as well.  And if you like, you can add in some protein like diced tofu or chicken.  

Many of the dishes in my book are made using a steamer. Steaming foods like fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to retain their important nutrients.  

I actually used my rice cooker to make this dish. It has an steamer insert that allows me to steam vegetables as well as cook rice.

Remember, it’s crucial to lay the foundation of healthy eating habits from the beginning. Once you start your baby on solids, you have a short but critical window of opportunity to help train their taste buds.

By making your own baby food at home, you can use fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients. That way, you're teaching your baby to appreciate and love the real flavors of food. You can also start developing your little foodie early on by introducing them to a wide variety of flavors, including herbs and spices.  Baby food doesn’t have to be bland!

Natural Baby Food: Over 150 Wholesome, Nutritious Recipes For Your Baby and Toddler is available wherever books are sold including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and Walmart.

More baby and toddler recipes

Not sure when you should be introducing different foods to your baby? For more information, read my post on Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods.

Recipe

Baby Burrito Bowl

Full of healthful whole grains, protein, complex carbs and healthy fat, this dish packs a nutritional punch! 

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Course: Baby and Toddler Food

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 (Makes 1 ½ cups)

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Ingredients

• ▢ ½ cup cooked brown rice, warmed
• ▢ ¼ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• ▢ ¼ cup cooked corn
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon cumin
• ▢ ½ medium Haas avocado, chopped into small pieces
• ▢ 2 teaspoons grated mild cheddar cheese

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Instructions

• Mix the rice, beans, corn, cilantro, and cumin together in a bowl. Gently stir in the pieces of avocado. Top with cheese.
• Let your baby enjoy picking up the food with their fingers and feeding themselves. If your baby is not ready for finger foods, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree with a little water or low sodium stock to desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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