BY AYESHA NALLASETH
Got a picky eater at home? Tried everything but you have still been unsuccessful? Spinach, carrots, and other rich veggies in the healthy eating plate aren’t looking appetizing? Worry not! We’ve got you covered. Would you like to know how to make a mouth-watering tri-colored pasta recipe?
Over a period of time, I have (or so I feel) stepped up to the plate! It took the time and help of my chef friend who taught me easy hacks to make foods that are super kid-friendly, nutritious, and yummy. They’re also easy to reheat, can be frozen if made in big batches, so time-saving as much!
3 Tricolor Indian Food Recipes To Celebrate Independence Day
So, on the occasion of Independence Day, I thought to try her recipe and it came out so well. This tri-colored pasta recipe for kids makes use of spinach, carrots, brown rice powder, organic oats powder and there’s everything in this recipe your child should eat.
Healthy eating is the overall way we interact with and approach food in our lives. If it’s not appetizing or the plating is not done well, the eater loses interest and our tiny eaters eat with their eyes first! Therefore, it is imperative that we encourage our kids to form a positive relationship with food. They should get up from the tables feeling comfortably satisfied and happy. I also encourage families should eat together, taking pleasure in food with others and as a part of celebrations and culture.
This Independence Day, do give my tri-colored pasta recipe a shot. You can also prepare it using beetroot, tomato, pumpkin puree, and a whole lot of other fresh vegetable purees.
Now, plan your child’s lunch menu or your own weeknight menu with ease.
Tri-Colored Pasta Recipe:
How to make homemade tricolor tortellini? Follow this recipe:
Ingredients
FOR SPINACH PASTA DOUGH:
1. ½ cup of Slurrp Farm Oat Powder
2. ¼ cup of Slurrp Farm Rice Powder
3. 1 tsp of salt
4. 1 tbsp of cornflour
5. 1 tbsp of olive oil
6. 2 tbsp of spinach puree
7. 1 small egg. You can use flax egg as a substitute
(To make a flax egg, mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water. Mix together, and let sit in your fridge for 15 minutes to set up and thicken. It's that easy. You could leave it up to 30 minutes if you want.
For Carrot Pasta Dough:
1. ½ cup Slurrp Farm Oat Powder
2. ¼ cup Slurrp Farm Brown Rice Powder
3. 1 tsp of salt
4. 1 tbsp of cornflour
5. 1 tbsp of olive oil
6. 2 tbsp carrot puree
7. 1 small egg/ flax egg
For Plain Pasta Dough:
1. ½ cup of Slurrp Farm Oat Powder
2. ¼ cup of Slurrp Farm Rice Powder
3. 1 tsp of salt
4. 1 tbsp of cornflour
5. 1 tbsp of olive oil
6. 1 small egg
7. 3-4 tbsp of water
For the filling:
1. ½ cup of grated cheese
2. 1 tsp of paprika powder
3. 1 tsp of dry herbs
Instructions
1. Knead all the ingredients together to make a soft dough.
2. Allow the dough to rest for 15-20 minutes.
3. Then sheet the dough out as thin as possible and using a round cutter, cut the dough.
4. Mix all the ingredients for the filling together and place the filling in the center. Spread a little egg on the sides.
5. Fold into a tortellini shape or any desired shape.
6. Take a heavy bottom pan and bring water to a boil.
7. Place the shaped tortellini’s in the water as soon as they float up, strain the tricolor tortellini and toss in your favorite sauce, and serve hot.
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