This Mushroom and Leek Pilaf is a delicious and nutritious toddler meal that is perfect for your Little Australians. This easy-to-cook dish is packed with a variety of flavors, including mushrooms, leeks, and brown rice. Great for picky eaters, this vegetarian recipe is guaranteed to make mealtimes enjoyable for both parents and toddlers. Toddler Recipes Australia is your go-to destination for all sorts of healthy and delicious recipes, so visit us today to get your hands on this Mushroom and Leek Pilaf recipe!

General Information:

• Calories: 190 Serving Size: 2 Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Mushrooms and leeks are extremely important for toddlers because they are nutrient-dense and packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals – all of which toddlers need for their growing and developing bodies. Both mushrooms and leeks contain Vitamin D, Vitamin C, phosphorus, and magnesium in various amounts; Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium, which is essential to building strong bones, while Vitamin C helps to keep the immune system running smoothly. Both leeks and mushrooms also contain dietary fiber which helps to keep the digestive system healthy. In addition, mushrooms and leeks are high in antioxidants, which can help protect against disease and promote overall health.

When using mushrooms and leeks with toddlers, it is important to use a low-sodium stock. Sodium is important for regulating the body’s water levels and blood pressure, however, high levels of sodium intake can be dangerous for toddlers who are still developing and growing and can cause dehydration, high blood pressure, and kidney damage. Low-sodium stocks are available at most grocery stores, and serve as a healthier alternative for cooking with toddlers.

Ingredients

• 200g mushrooms - cleaned and sliced
• 1 leek - trimmed, washed and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup (200g) basmati rice
• 2 cups (500ml) vegetable stock

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the mushrooms, leek, garlic and thyme and cook - stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. (Joke: If the leek screams, it’s too hot!)
3. Add the rice and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add the stock, bring to the boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until the rice is tender. (Joke: No rice? That’s uncivilized! )
5. Serve hot or cold. (Joke: Cool side dish bro!)