Mac and Beans Medley
Introduce your little one to a delightful and nutritious meal with Mac and Beans Medley. This baby-friendly dish combines soft-cooked macaroni with a mix of wholesome beans, creating a delicious blend of flavors and textures. It's a perfect choice for your little one's developing palate, offering a balance of protein and carbohydrates to keep them satisfied and nourished.
- Suitable from
- Toddler foods
- Total time
- 20min
- Makes
- 2servings
- Iron
- 1.1mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
WheatIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Green bell pepper1 piece
- Oil2 tablespoons
- Pasta2 cups
- Garlic4 cloves
- Tomatoes1 can
- Spices, chili pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Core, seed, and finely chop the bell pepper.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for one minute. Do not let garlic brown. Add diced tomatoes (do not drain) and red pepper flakes.
Cover the skillet and lower heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
Add beans and cooked macaroni to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
Serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 169kcal
- Protein
- 4.4g
- Fat
- 7.1g
- Carbs
- 22.7g
- Carbs53%
- Protein10%
- Fat37%
Good source of Vitamin C
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 2 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.