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Dinner

Weeknight dinners can be easy and nutritious with these toddler dinner recipes. From veggie-packed skillets to protein-rich pastas, each meal is designed for taste, texture, and toddler-friendly appeal. Simple, family-approved, and balanced for growing kids — these dinners make mealtime less stressful.

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A square of zucchini parmesan for toddlers is lifting out of its baking dish. pinit Easy to Make Sour Good for Picky Eaters High Protein

Zucchini Parmesan For Toddlers – Easy and Delicious

50 mins Beginner
Beef kabobs for toddlers, presented on the skewer and sided by rice and vegetables pinit Easy to Make Sour Good for Picky Eaters High Protein

Easy Beef Skewers For Toddlers – Tender, Flavorful, and Dad-Approved

40 mins Beginner
Skewers of chicken kabobs for infants and toddlers line a place, with sauces on the side. pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

Spiced Chicken Kabobs – Great For Infants and Toddlers

15 mins Beginner
A bowl of yogurt soup, dotted with melted butter, dill, and cilantro. pinit Plate Good for Infants Sour Good for Picky Eaters High Protein

Yogurt Soup: It’s So Much More Than You Think

30 mins Beginner
strawberry pasta for toddlers is shown here with noodles covered in a strawberry yogurt sauce. pinit Easy to Make Sour Good for Picky Eaters Quick Meals

Make Strawberry Yogurt Pasta For Toddlers (a la Iga Swiatek)

20 mins Beginner
A toddler burger, featuring a toasted mayo bun, smashed patty, and all the condiments; plate also includes corn and fries. pinit High Protein Quick Meals cup Toddler Favorite

How To Make A Great Toddler Burger

10 mins Beginner
A dozen meatballs swim in a savory cherry sauce. pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

Cherry Glazed Meatballs – A Sweet & Savory Dinner Kids Will Love

20 mins Beginner
A toddler turkey burger is shown here on a bun, flanked by condiments and sided with sweet potato fries and pickles. pinit Easy to Make High Protein cup Toddler Favorite

How To Make A Toddler Turkey Burger Everyone Can Love

10 mins Beginner
A bowl full of kibbeh, ground beef and couscous croquettes, is displayed, pinit Easy to Make Plate Good for Infants High Protein

A New Twist For Leftover Ground Beef: Kibbeh

1 hr 25 mins Beginner
This kofta-filled pita sandwich, made with leftover ground beef, is an ideal toddler lunch. Here, two spiced meat patties are stuffed into a pita along with yogurt sauce and hummus. pinit Easy to Make High Protein Quick Meals

Easy Toddler Lunch with Leftover Ground Beef (Kofta)

12 mins Beginner
A beef and cucumber stir fry is a simple ground beef recipe for kids for weeknights. Here, a layer of rice is topped with slices of cucumbers and marinated beef. pinit Eat your Veggies High Protein Quick Meals

An Easy Ground Beef Recipe For Kids: Beef and Cucumber Stir Fry

1 hr 20 mins Beginner
This bell pepper recipe features roasted red peppers whipped with nuts (walnuts or pistachios) to create a smooth and creamy dip to serve with crackers or vegetables. pinit Eat your Veggies Plate Good for Infants Sour Good for Picky Eaters

Kid-Friendly Red Bell Pepper Recipe (Muhammara) – Easy, Healthy Dip

40 mins Beginner