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With fantastic flavors and familiar ingredients incredible Latin American food can be made in your own home.  You can make easy weeknight food that the whole family will love, including kids, with these easy tips!

In the United States, the most commonly associated food with Latin America is Mexican food.  Although many of the countries share similar ingredients and flavors, there is a whole world of flavor beyond tortillas, tacos, and burritos!

Tips to Make Latin American Food Kid Friendly:

  • Tone down the heat!– Although chile peppers feature predominantly in most Central and South American food, most children would not be accustomed to the heat found in many dishes.  Start small and remember to scrape the seeds and membranes from fresh peppers. This is where much of the heat resides.
  • Remember the sides!  Rice, beans, and plantains can be prepared in ways to give kids other choices.
  • Sauces! Serve salsa, sour cream and guacamole on the size to give your family options for dipping!

Other Resource You Might Need:

  • Raising Adventurous Eaters
  • Teaching Kids to Love International Food 

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Kid Friendly Latin American Food Recipes:

Try these easy weeknight recipes to explore Latin American flavors at home!

Mint & Watermelon Agua Fresca

Mint & Watermelon Agua Fresca

Charro Beans

Charro Beans

Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice

Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Tilapia Fish Tacos

Tilapia Fish Tacos

Avocado Crema

Avocado Crema

Arepas con Queso

Arepas con Queso

Sourdough Tortillas

Sourdough Tortillas

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Easy Pineapple Salsa

Easy Pineapple Salsa

Seasoned Black Beans

Seasoned Black Beans

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Simple Black Bean Dip

Simple Black Bean Dip

How to Throw A Mexican Dinner Party

How to Throw A Mexican Dinner Party

Easy Tex-Mex Migas Recipe

Easy Tex-Mex Migas Recipe

Mexican Green Rice Recipe

Mexican Green Rice Recipe

Slow Cooker Mole Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Mole Chicken Tacos

Shredded Cuban Beef Bowl (Slow Cooker)

Shredded Cuban Beef Bowl (Slow Cooker)

Chimichurri Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

Chimichurri Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

Gallo Pinto Recipe – Costa Rican Breakfast Rice and Beans Bowl

Gallo Pinto Recipe – Costa Rican Breakfast Rice and Beans Bowl

Southwest Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Southwest Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner

Flank Steak Tacos

Flank Steak Tacos

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