your child HEALTHY EATING
Shrimp Nests
STANDOUT NU TRIENT
Omega-3s
These fatty acids are healthy for
a kid’s brain, eyes, and heart. And
shrimp is a low-mercury choice.
4 oz. dry angel-hair pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 cup cooked baby shrimp
2 Tbs. lemon juice
¼ tsp. salt
tsp. pepper
1 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
1 Cook pasta according to package
directions. Meanwhile, sauté garlic and
pepper with 1 Tbs. olive oil in a large
skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, lemon juice, salt, and
pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to
heat through. 2 Drain pasta; toss with
remaining oil and basil. Twirl into nests
and spoon in shrimp. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving 242 calories;
12g protein; 11g fat (2g saturated fat);
24g carb; 2g fiber; 25mg calcium;
2mg iron; 228mg sodium.
Toddler Pasta
S TANDOU T NU TRIENT
Folic acid
This B vitamin—important during
pregnancy and childhood—is in both
the pasta and the veggies.
1 cup acini de pepe or pastina
cup finely diced carrots
cup finely diced red bell pepper
cup frozen baby peas
cup finely chopped broccoli
cup frozen whole-kernel corn
1 Tbs. olive oil
tsp. pepper
1 Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling
water for 7 minutes. Stir in veggies and
cook for 5 minutes; drain. Mix in oil and
pepper. Makes 6 toddler-size servings.
Nutrition Per Serving 180 calories;
6g protein; 3g fat (0 saturated fat);
32g carb; 2g fiber; 15mg calcium;
2mg iron; 18mg sodium.
You can store leftover
Toddler Pasta for up to
two days in the fridge and
then reheat to serve.
Rainbow Rotini
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Protein
Thanks to the chicken and beans,
your kids will get the lean protein they
need to build strong muscles.
6 oz. dried multicolor rotini
12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken
breasts
1 Tbs. olive oil
½ cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can ( 15 oz.) no-salt-added
cannellini beans, drained
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 Tbs. Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
¼ tsp. salt
tsp. pepper
1 Cook pasta according to package
directions; drain. Meanwhile, sauté
chicken in olive oil in a large skillet over
medium heat for 12 minutes or until
done, turning once half way through.
Rainbow Rotini
Cut into small pieces and set aside.
2 Add onion and garlic to skillet, stirring
for about 4 minutes or until tender. Mix
in chicken and remaining ingredients;
heat through. Remove from stove and
gently stir in pasta. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving 364 calories;
31g protein; 6g fat (1g saturated fat);
46g carb; 6g fiber; 62mg calcium;
4mg iron; 258mg sodium.
