Pea Fritters (protein packed recipe)

My PEA FRITTER recipe is so easy to make and super delicious, my toddler absolutely loved them! I like to add in tofu to this recipe, because it’s a great healthy source of protein for our growing toddlers. Plus, it’s baby led weaning friendly!

Ingredients (makes about 10)

- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas (thawed)

- 1 egg

- 1/2 packaged tofu

- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

- 2 tbsp choice of flour

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- 1/2 tsp onion powder

- salt to taste

Directions

1. Process the peas and tofu into a food processor or in a blender (make sure to squeeze the excess water out the tofu)

2. Add all your ingredients into a medium sized bowl and mix together

3. Create your desired sized fritters

4. Sear your pan with choice of oil and cook for about 7-10 min each side or until they turn out golden and crispy

5. Let it cool, serve, and enjoy!

Cheesy Broccoli Pinwheel

One of my favorites to make and my most viral recipe on Instagram! I know you guys will love this super easy and versatile recipe!

Ingredients (makes about 10)

- 1 puff pastry sheet

- 1/2 cup broccoli (rice or chopped)

- Cream cheese

- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese

- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

- 1 egg or milk to brush on top

Directions

1. Preheat the oven at 350F

2. Spread the cream cheese over the puff pastry sheet

3. Add the broccoli on top and sprinkle the cheddar cheese

4. Roll it up as tight as you can and cut about 8 pieces (1 in. thickness)

5. Brush over the beaten egg on top of the pinwheel

6. Bake in the oven for 20 min or until golden

7. Let it cool, serve, and enjoy!

Hearty Tomato & Chili Soup

One of my goals in the kitchen is to serve protein in different ways to my toddler. And this hearty tomato & chilli soup is the perfect way to get that protein in. Plus it’s such an easy and delicious family meal to make..I know you guys will love it 😉❤️

ps my husband, Joon said he didn’t even notice the veggies in it and absolutely loved it with some hot sauce!

Ingredients

- 2 cups choice of veggies (we used onions, broccoli, and carrots)

- 16oz (1lb) ground beef

- 6oz tomato paste

- 2 tbsp minced garlic

- 14.5 oz 1 can of diced no salt tomatoes

- 16.9oz chicken broth

- 1 cup black beans

- 1/2 cup cook quinoa

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1. In a medium/large sauce pan cook the minced garlic over a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and then add in the ground beef

2. Let it cook for about 5 min and slowly add in the veggies then your black pepper

3. In order, pour in the diced tomato, black beans, chicken broth, and cooked quinoa

4. Mix it all up and add the salt in you can add less or more depending on how you like it

5. Add in the tomato pasta and make sure it’s all dissolved

6. Close the pot with the lid and let it sit on low heat for 15 min

7. Top it off with some sour cream, shredded mild cheddar cheese, and green onions with a side of some chips or tortillas for your toddler

8. Let it cool, serve, and enjoy!