It's really wonderful how becoming a parent allows one to see and do things that you just wouldn't get a chance to otherwise. Like, for instance, watching your 10 month old's head loll dangerously forward, and sideways, as he falls dead sleep while feeding himself at the table at 5:45 PM. Seriously. In mid-mouthful.
The backstory is that the little guy took one nap at school (earlier than normal), and of course, didn't get in the afternoon one he really needed. Just too busy.
Black bean and cheese quesadillas* (homemade) = $5?
Avocado = $3 (whoa!)
Baby falling asleep with eyes rolling back into his head like a doll's? = Priceless
(I apologize to Mastercard's marketing peeps...)
* Black Bean & Cheddar Quesadillas your toddler will eat
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 block shredded cheddar cheese (~2 cups or so)
3 green onions, sliced small
3-4 sprigs cilantro, chopped
10 inch flour tortillas
Combine cheese, black beans, onions and cilantro. Spread some of mixture on one side of tortilla. Fold in half like a book. Do same with another tortilla. Heat some veggie oil in large pan (non-stick is OK). Add folded quesadillas, and cook several minutes on each side until cheese is melted and tortillas are light brown and crispy. Serve with salsa and sour cream. You can skip the onions and cilantro if the wee one is grossed out by all things green. Add corn if you want, or whatever floats your boat. This is the ONE meal that the 3 year old will always eat.
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