Toddler Veggie Pasta

How to make Toddler Veggie Pasta Recipe - The pasta and veggies contain folic acid, a B vitamin that is important during pregnancy and childhood.

Makes 6 toddler-size servings

Ingredients:

1 cup acini de pepe or pastina

1⁄3 cup finely diced carrots

1⁄3 cup finely diced red bell pepper

1⁄3 cup frozen baby peas

1⁄3 cup finely chopped broccoli

1⁄3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn

1 tablespoon olive oil

1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Method:

Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 7 minutes. Stir in veggies and cook for 5 minutes; drain. Mix in oil and pepper.

Nutrition per serving: 180 calories; 6g protein; 3g fat (0 saturated fat); 32g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 15mg calcium; 2mg iron; 18mg sodium.

cooking fun:

Your toddler can learn these five kitchen skills: Tearing lettuce, steadying a mixing bowl while you pour, washing fruit, handing you a nonbreakable measuring cup, and stirring the ingredients (with your help).

Toddler Veggie Pasta