This delicious and nutritious Toddler Recipes Australia dish, Couscous aux légumes, is perfect for young children. Bursting with vegetables and protein-packed couscous, this meal is sure to excite even the fussiest of eaters. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is easy to make and sure to become a regular in your toddler’s diet!
General Information
Servings: 4
Keywords: Couscous, vegetables
Calories: 300
Protein: 10g
Carbs: 40g
Fats: 8g
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped crimini mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced butternut squash
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, carrot, and butternut squash.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
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Add the garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper and stir everything together.
- Now it’s time to enlist the help of your two tiny chefs! Have one of them measure out and add the couscous to the pan.
Olivia: “Hey boys, let’s try something new! This is couscous and it’s going to make a great meal!”
3-year-old son: “Yay! I’m a chef!”
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With your helpers by your side, add the vegetable broth. Stir everything together to combine ingredients, and let cook for about 5 minutes, or until couscous has absorbed all of the liquid.
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Put the mixture into a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes.
7-year-old son: “Mom, this smells delicious! I can’t wait to try it!”
- Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Olivia: “Bon appétit!”
Recommended Sides
This dish goes great with a light side salad and some light French bread. Enjoy!
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