Your little ones burn plenty of energy during their days of growing, playing and learning. They use up every ounce of their fuel making it important to feed them the right foods that will support their mind, body and growth.
The challenge can be getting a healthy meal that will appeal to the younger crowd and these fully loaded nachos should do just the trick.
Made with a generous serving of veggies and beans these nachos are a source of calcium, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein and complex carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates, found in the beans, sweet potato and corn chips, are important during any growth period as well as when energy output is high. Little ones generally have a higher metabolic rate than adults and they need the quick yet stable energy supply that complex carbohydrates give them.
Combined with the protein from the beans and the cheese, these nachos provide the nutrients needed for a little busy bee to refuel their energy supplies and repair from an energetic day being a kid.
The sweet potato, capsicum, spinach, coriander and salsa provide a base of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C and folate. These three nutrients play a role in healthy growth and development and help support a healthy immune system. The feta and mozzarella contain good amounts of calcium, important to support healthy bones.
Make these nachos for a main meal or serve them up to hungry ones after school or daycare. The batch can easily be doubled and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days after baking to be reheated for more meals down the track.
gluten free, vegetarian
Serves 4 as a meal or 6 as a snack