Kids Layered Lunch Pots: Back To School with Watercress. Hello friends, so how are you today?
Kids Layered Lunch Pots featuring watercress are an innovative and nutritious option for back-to-school meals. They are designed to keep kids excited about healthy eating. How cool!
These colourful, portable pots layer vibrant, fresh ingredients to create a visually appealing and delicious lunch that’s easy to pack and enjoy.
Also, they make great grown-up lunch boxes, too! What is not to love?
Kids Layered Lunch Pots:
The base layer often includes cooked macaroni pasta, providing a hearty foundation.
This is topped with a yummy tuna mayonnaise, and an array of crunchy vegetables, including bell peppers, and sweetcorn.
The star ingredient, peppery watercress, adds a burst of flavour and a powerful dose of vitamins and minerals, promoting overall health and energy.
Finished with some salt and pepper, these layered lunch pots offer a balanced, wholesome meal that kids will love.
Perfect for busy school days, they ensure children get the nourishment they need in a fun and appealing way.
Kids Layered Lunch Pots:
Fancy making some of these Layered Lunch Pots too?
Prep time: 10 minutes | Makes 2 pots
Ingredients:
- 50g bag watercress
- 150g macaroni pasta, cooked
- 1 tin tuna in brine
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 orange pepper, de-seeded and sliced
- 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced
- 1 small tin sweetcorn, drained
- Salt and pepper
Kids’ Layered Lunch Pots: Back to School with Watercress.
Method:
- Drain the tuna and place into a small bowl. Mix with the mayonnaise and add a little salt and pepper if desired.
- Take two Kilner jars or other jars with tight fitting lids. Split the cooked pasta between each jar, then follow with the tuna mayonnaise, sweetcorn, and peppers, finally topping with the watercress. Seal the jars and keep them refrigerated for up to 24 hours until needed.
Kids Layered Lunch Pots:
Recipe courtesy of Watercress. For more recipe inspiration and to find out more about the health benefits of watercress, visit Watercress.
Did you see the first recipe in the set?
Firstly, Healthy Kids’ Bento Box: Back to School with Watercress. Kids will love this cute Japanese-inspired packed lunch that’s both nutritious and colourful!
Get The Recipe Here: Healthy Kids’ Bento Box: Back to School with Watercress. So much fun.
Also, Secondly, A Nice And Tasty Smoothie. Bin the soggy sandwiches and get creative with these wonderful watercress recipes for kids’ lunchboxes.
Not only are they simple and speedy to prepare, but they are also packed with essential vitamins and minerals which will give your little ones a much-needed boost throughout the school day. 6-a-Day Smoothie: Back to School with Watercress.
6-a-Day Smoothie recipe? So what do you think?
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