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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.

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Mac and Beans Medley
Suitable from
Toddler foods

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
20min

undefined min prep

Makes
2servings

adjustable below

Iron
1.1mg

per serving

Common allergens

WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

2 servings
  • Green bell pepper1 piece
  • Oil2 tablespoons
  • Pasta2 cups
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Tomatoes1 can
  • Spices, chili pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. 01

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 02

    Peel and finely chop the garlic. Core, seed, and finely chop the bell pepper.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Cover the skillet and lower heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

  5. 05

    Add beans and cooked macaroni to skillet and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

  6. 06

    Serve hot.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
169kcal
Protein
4.4g
Fat
7.1g
Carbs
22.7g
Calories from
  • Carbs53%
  • Protein10%
  • Fat37%

Good source of Vitamin C

Ingredient health benefits

🦠 Immune system
🤲 Skin health
🩸 Blood health
🚽 Digestion
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
👀 Eyesight
🫀 Cardiovascular health

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*

Total Fat 7.1g9%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.0mg2%
Sodium 142.8mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 22.7g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g11%
Total Sugars 3.8g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 4.4g9%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg0%
Calcium 27mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
Potassium 343mg7%
Vitamin C 42.1mg47%
Vitamin E 1.7mg11%
Vitamin K 15.9mcg13%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg17%
Folate 76mcg19%
Magnesium 25mg6%
Zinc 0.5mg5%
Choline 14mg3%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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