Description
A collection of nutritious and appealing lunch recipes for kids that are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Toss gently to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- Substitute any seasonal vegetables as desired.
- This recipe can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling and Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: kids lunch recipes, nutritious meals, easy lunch ideas