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Colourful egg & vegetable rice
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Colourful egg & vegetable rice

Rice, soft vegetables and little pieces of egg. A familiar plate to enjoy mixed together or neatly side by side.

Hands-on
20 min
Total time
35 min
Base recipe
4 servings
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Protein · Beta-carotene · Carbohydrates

Why it works for children & what’s in it ↓

Times are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.

Step by step

Here’s how.

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Keep it simple today.

Start the rice first. While it cooks, prepare vegetables and eggs. A frozen pea-and-carrot mix saves some chopping too.

What you can prepare ahead

Wash and chop the carrots earlier the same day, then cover and refrigerate. Cook the rice fresh so there is no need to manage pre-cooked rice leftovers.

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If there is room for it today

Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.

Your child can beat the eggs in a bowl. Wash hands afterwards; an adult handles the hot pan.

It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.

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Why it works for children.

Familiar rice meets soft vegetables. Nothing has to be mixed, and egg and peas can be broken up for younger eaters.

The nutrients in these ingredients.

Protein
Here, from: Eggs and peas

A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.

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Beta-carotene
Here, from: Carrots

The body can turn it into vitamin A, which is important for vision, among other things.

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Carbohydrates
Here, from: Rice

They provide energy for everyday life: playing, moving and exploring.

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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.

Make it yours.

An unseasoned frozen pea-and-carrot mix saves chopping. Adjust cooking time to the packet instructions.

Feeling a little unsure?

Before mixing, set aside small amounts of rice, egg and vegetables. Not every forkful has to be colourful.

Keeping leftovers

Cool rice leftovers in shallow containers as quickly as possible, ideally within 1 hour, and refrigerate at 5 °C or below. Eat within 24 hours. Reheat thoroughly only once; do not use rice with an uncertain storage history.

For younger eaters

Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.

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Our approach & sources

These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.

Our general guidance draws on the recommendations below. These organisations have not reviewed or endorsed the individual recipes. Recipe development and editing: Pureli. Images are AI-generated serving suggestions.

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