Taco Tuesday for Baby + Toddler

This Taco Tuesday Dinner is a great way to enjoy your favorite dinner of the week as a family! This meal is perfect for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage. Great for 9+ months and older!

Don’t forget about baby’s dinner on your favorite meal night of the week – Taco Tuesday! This flavorful meal is filled with your favorite taco flavors, only mini-sized for those little hands to be able to eat. 

Reasons to Love Taco Tuesday for Baby + Toddler:

• great for 9+ months and up
• easy dinner idea for the whole family
• can be customized based on taste or allergy preference
• DIY meal – means everyone leaves the table happy
• perfect for picky-eaters
• great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage
• healthy toddler meal – protein, veggies and healthy fats
• Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free (serve without cheese)

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Taco Tuesday for Baby

Don’t forget about baby’s dinner on your favorite meal night of the week – Taco Tuesday! This flavorful meal is filled with your favorite taco flavors, only mini-sized for those little hands to be able to eat.

5 from 2 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 small servings

Author: Michele Olivier

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup cheese shredded

Serve With

• 1/2 avocado chopped
• 1/2 pepper chopped into strips
• 1/2 tomato finely chopped

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add in the turkey and cook until browned, stirring every couple of minutes to break up the bigger meat chunks.
• Add in the beans, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and water and stir until combined. Turn down heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Turn off heat, and let turkey mixture cool slightly. Spoon turkey and bean mixture onto a baby-friendly plate and sprinkle the cheese on top.
• Serve with avocado chunks, pepper strips and tomato chunks or any of your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

For an adult version: serve the same ingredients inside of your favorite taco shell and top with salsa and freshly chopped cilantro.

Age: 9+ months

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