A versatile Mexican plate recipe featuring different variations for babies, toddlers, and adults, using healthy ingredients like lean beef, beans, avocado, and rice, catering to all developmental stages.
Mexican Bowl 3 Ways
4
15 minutes
30 minutes
Explore 3 developmental stages for a Mexican plate: a nutrient-rich a simple BLW mix for early eaters, a toddler-friendly version with varied textures, and a fully seasoned adult meal.
Ingredients
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
500g lean beef mince
250g four bean mix
250g corn kernels (not for BLW bubs)
1 ½ tbsp paprika
½ tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
250g brown rice, cooked
Juice of ½ lime
Handful of chopped parsley or coriander
1 tomato, diced (not for BLW bubs)
¼ red onion, diced (not for BLW bubs)
1 avocado, smashed
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the mince and break apart. Cook until brown.
Add the beans and cook until slightly softened. Season with 1 tbsp of paprika, onion powder and cumin. Remove the portion for BLW bubs here and smash the beans with a fork.
To the pan, add the corn kernels and cook for a further couple of minutes. Remove the portion for toddlers here.
For the adults, season the remaining mixture with salt and chilli flakes.
Season the rice with lime juice and chopped parsley or coriander. Season the smashed avocado with the remaining paprika. Create a salsa with diced tomato, red onion and a drizzle of olive oil.