Toddler Friendly One Pot Meals: Meatballs & Rice

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the meatballs in a pan.
  2. 2Dice one brown onion.
  3. 3Grate a carrot, a broccoli stalk, and some capsicum.
  4. 4Add the diced onion, grated vegetables, and diced capsicum into the pan with the meatballs.
  5. 5Stir everything well and cook until the vegetables are soft.
  6. 6Add one can of diced tomatoes and cover the mixture with water.
  7. 7Add BBQ sauce to offset the acidity of the tomatoes.
  8. 8Add about one and a half cups of white rice.
  9. 9Season with onion or garlic powder, Italian herbs, and salt and pepper to your liking.
  10. 10Cover the pan and let it sit on low heat until the rice is done, about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 500 g meatballs
  • 1 onion
  • carrot
  • broccoli stalk
  • capsicum
  • 400 g diced tomatoes
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • BBQ sauce
  • onion or garlic powder
  • Italian herbs
  • salt
  • pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can use pre-made meatballs or make your own.
  • Veggie meatballs or tofu can also be used.
  • Almost any vegetable will work if made small enough.