Vegetable Cheesy Rice for Kids- Suitable for 10 months Baby & Up

If you’re looking for different ways to incorporate more vegetables in your kid’s diets, you have to give this one a try! This Vegetable Cheesy Rice is the perfect meal for kids. It’s creamy, cheesy, packed with vegetables, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. The combination of white rice, grated onion, grated carrot, chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, and a touch of cream cheese creates a soft, comforting dish that’s easy to eat and full of nutrition. Whether served as a main meal or a side, this dish is a kid-approved favorite that parents will love for its nourishing ingredients and quick preparation.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Easy to Make: Simple, one-pot meal that is ready in 20 minutes.
Kid-Friendly: Soft texture and cheesy flavor make it a hit with little ones.
Nutritious: Loaded with vegetables for added vitamins and minerals.
Wholesome Ingredients: No unnecessary additives—just real, whole foods.
Versatile: Can be served as a side dish or a complete meal. You can pair it with your favorite protein like fish, shrimp, shredded chicken, etc.

Nutritional Benefits of Vegetable Cheesy Rice:

White Rice: A gentle, easy-to-digest carbohydrate source for energy.
Onion: Contains vitamin C, B6, and antioxidants, which help boost immunity, support brain function, and aid digestion.
Carrot: Packed with beta-carotene (which converts to vitamin A), fiber, vitamin K, and potassium, helping to improve vision, support healthy growth, and strengthen the immune system.
Broccoli: Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and folate, essential for digestion, immunity, and brain development.
Cheese & Cream Cheese: Great sources of calcium and healthy fats, which are crucial for strong bones and brain development.

Storage & Reheating Tips:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a saucepan with a splash of water or milk to restore creaminess.
Freeze for up to 2 months in portioned containers for easy meals.

Substitutions:

White rice- I used long-grain white rice, you can use jasmine, basmati, short grain white rice.

Broccoli- I recommend putting the broccoli, but you can omit if preferred.

Carrot- Same with the carrot you swap for another vegetable, or omit.

Onion- The onion adds a nice flavor, if you and your kids don’t like onion flavoring you can omit if preferred.

Cheese- You can use any type of shredded cheese, I like cheddar for this particular recipe.

Cream cheese- This adds a touch of creaminess, you can swap with ricotta or farmers cheese.

Olive oil for cooking- You can use any neutral oil or butter.

What You Need:

Grater

Non-stick deep pan– I like to use the Our Place Titanium One. The rice comes out perfect every time.

If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more kid-friendly veggie dishes you should check out:

Vegetable Frittata Loaf

Easy Vegetable Curry

One-Pot Carrot Pea Pasta

Creamy Spinach Orzo