Defrost in fridge over night.Serving ideas for this Mexican Bean Chilli: It’s suitable for babies, toddlers, kids and adults = less cooking and less washing up!.Everyone can choose their own toppings, which helps makes dinner more fun.It can be made ahead and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.It’s vegetarian, vegan/plant based, dairy free and gluten free.To Make Ahead Keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge. If family members aren’t too keen on lentil dishes, the tortilla chips seem to put a different slant on things too! 😉 I do believe eating is about balance. They can be salty so try to look out for the lightly salted versions. On days when energy or time is limited I serve it with tortilla chips. Whilst they may not be the most nutritious accompaniments, serving them with dishes like this chilli is healthier – and cheaper – than a take away.

I often serve it with rice for the boys and quinoa for myself. He seems to get bored of the same way of eating and consumes much more when I serve it in a slightly different way or he feels he is ‘making’ his own meal. I find offering a meal that everyone can get involved in, such as this chilli where I serve it and we choose our own toppings to go on it, is great for 2 year old Mini Jones. Made from mostly store cupboard ingredients, this Mexican Bean Chilli is a great meal prep recipe, as it keeps in the fridge for a few days AND freezes really well.

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