Cilantro Rice 2 cups cooked rice, brown or white 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1/2 lime, juice handful cilantro, finely chopped Other Add-Ins 2 cups black beans, well rinsed 1 cup corn, frozen, canned or fresh 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 avocado, cut into small sections 1 cup salsa, optional
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In a medium bowl, add warm cooked rice, olive oil, cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine.
Gently heat beans and corn.
Let everyone spoon their favorite items it a bowl.
Age: 9+ months - great for baby-led weaning (smash beans and corns for easy pick up)
More Fun additions:
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream or plain yogurt
cooked ground turkey, chicken beef or tofu and flavor with some spices – chili, onion, garlic and cumin.
tortillas - corn or flour
cheese quesadillas
tortilla chips
shreddedlettuce
pumpkin seeds
green peppers
sauted zucchini, onion or tomatoes
Storage: store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 395 kcal , Carbohydrates: 62 g , Protein: 13 g , Fat: 12 g , Saturated Fat: 2 g , Sodium: 466 mg , Potassium: 909 mg , Fiber: 14 g , Sugar: 6 g , Vitamin A: 1502 IU , Vitamin C: 49 mg , Calcium: 59 mg , Iron: 3 mg