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Citrus Ginger Smoothie

Citrus Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1 cup ice

Directions:
216 201 ORGAniC BABY AnD TODDLER MEALS
Big Kid Taco Salad
Top this salad with chopped tomato and chunky salsa, sour cream, or more tortilla chips if desired.
6 seRvings 1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with the taco
seasoning. Drain off the fat and transfer the beef to a
½ pound lean ground beef
large bowl.
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
the onion until tender, stirring frequently, about 5–6 min-
½ small yellow onion, chopped
utes. Stir in the refried beans and cook for 3–4 minutes,
½ (16-ounce) can seasoned until hot. Combine the refried bean mixture with the
refried beans beef and set aside.
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3. Place the lettuce on plates and top with the tortilla chips.
1½ cups tortilla chips
4. Spoon the beef mixture over the tortilla chips and top
1 cup shredded colby cheese
with the cheese. Serve immediately.
Make Your Own Tortilla Chips
choose corn or flour tortillas and cut each into 4 wedges
using a pizza cutter. Arrange on a lightly greased baking
sheet. Bake at 400°f for about 8–10 minutes, turning once.
Sprinkle with salt and seasonings if desired.
CHAPTER 7: THE inDEPEnDEnT TODDLER—2 TO 3 YEARS 217
Steak Quesadillas
Serve these tender quesadillas with sour cream and Homemade Guacamole (see the recipe in this chapter)
on the side and a small bowl of fresh fruit.
6 seRvings 1. Combine the steak with the salsa and green chilies in a
medium bowl.
1½ cups sliced Slow cooker flank
Steak (see the recipe in this chapter) 2. Place 3 tortillas on a work surface and divide the steak
mixture among them. Top with the cheese and then the
1 cup salsa (store-bought
remaining tortillas.
or homemade—see the
Grill Masters Club