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Blast-Off Burrito
Yield: 4 servings (age 3-5 years)
| Ingredients: |
Measure: |
| Eggs |
4 |
| Cheddar Cheese (shredded) |
¼ cup |
| Tortilla (flour), thawed |
2 |
Optional Ingredients:
Sour Cream
Salsa
Diced peppers (green & red)
Corn (canned or frozen)
Black beans |
For added fun and nutrition, allow children to “dress up” their burrito with a variety of colorful ingredients and flavors. |
Portion sizes:
Age 1-2: 1/2 Burrito *
Age 3-5: 1/2 Burrito *
Age 6-12: 1 burrito**
*1/2 burrito provides ½ grain/bread (and meat/meat alternate)
**1 Burrito provides 1 grain/bread (and meat/meat alternate)
Directions:
- Crack eggs into a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Scramble eggs over medium heat.
- Place 1/2 of scrambled egg mixture (cooked) into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/8 cup shredded cheese (1/2 ounce). Fold the tortilla from the bottom first, sides second and top last (like an envelope).
- Serve warm.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream, diced green & red peppers, corn, or black beans for added fun and nutrition.
Menu: Blast-Off Burrito, Rocket Wedges, Milk
Age 1-2
| Menu Item |
Serving Size |
Meal Pattern |
Blast off Burrito
Flour Tortilla
Scrambled Egg
Cheese |
½ burrito |
½ grain/bread
1.5 oz meat alt |
| Rocket Wedges (sliced oranges) |
¼ orange |
¼ cup fruit |
| Milk (fluid) |
½ cup (4 oz) |
1 milk |
Age 3-5
| Menu Item |
Serving Size |
Meal Pattern |
Blast off Burrito
Flour Tortilla
Scrambled Egg
Cheese |
½ burrito |
½ grain/bread
1.5 oz meat alt |
| Rocket Wedges (sliced oranges) |
½ orange |
½ cup fruit |
| Milk (fluid) |
¾ cup (6 oz) |
1 milk |
Age 6-12
| Menu Item |
Serving Size |
Meal Pattern |
Blast off Burrito
Flour Tortilla
Scrambled Egg
Cheese |
1 burrito |
1 grain/bread
2 oz meat alt |
| Rocket Wedges (sliced oranges) |
½ orange |
½ cup fruit |
| Milk (fluid) |
1 cup (8 oz) |
1 milk |
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