
Lunch Ideas for Picky Eater Kids: Tasty and Nutritious Options
Feeding picky eaters can be tricky, but with the right strategies and creative recipes, you can make lunchtime enjoyable for everyone. Here are some easy and nutritious options to please even the fussiest kids.
8 Creative Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters
- Hidden vegetable pasta
- Cheese quesadillas
- Mini meatballs with sauce
- Banana and peanut butter wraps
- Chicken nuggets with sweetcorn
- Egg-free pancakes with berries
- Mini cheese pizzas
- Veggie-packed sausage rolls
Recipe 1: Hidden Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients:
- 200g pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat the tomato sauce in a pan and stir in the grated carrots and spinach.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Toss the sauce with the pasta and sprinkle grated cheese on top before serving.
Recipe 2: Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 4 whole-grain tortillas
- 1 cup grated cheese
- Optional: diced cooked chicken or beans
Instructions:
- Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle grated cheese evenly.
- Add optional toppings like chicken or beans.
- Cover with another tortilla and heat in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes on each side.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Recipe 3: Veggie-Packed Sausage Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 4 sausages (removed from casing)
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Mix sausage meat with grated carrots and spinach.
- Roll out the puff pastry and spread the sausage mixture down the centre.
- Roll the pastry over the filling, seal the edges, and brush with beaten egg.
- Cut into small rolls and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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