If your kids have just started back to school or you are just looking for a quick family dinner, idea I have you covered!
Carnitas with Spanish Rice, Black Beans and Pico
If you’re looking for an easy family dinner idea, I’ve got you covered! With Jules just back in preschool, our first day of school was full of excitement, and a little chaos making sure everything was ready to go. Even though she’s only in preschool, there’s still so much that goes into getting ready for the school year, which is exactly why I needed an easy family dinner idea that I could pull together in less than 30 minutes.
Sometimes making a recipe from scratch for dinner just isn’t an option. That’s when I love turning to pre-made meals like Del Real Foods. This time, I used their Carnitas and paired it with Spanish-style rice, black beans, and topped it off with a little pico de gallo. If you are wondering where you can get their products, you can use look it up here!
Pro-Tip: Make The Pico First
I often make the pico first so we can snack on it while the rest of dinner is coming together, it keeps everyone happy and stops the hangry meltdowns! You can pair it with tortilla chips or cucumbers, carrots or celery. All I use is roma tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic salt and pepper! Add extra lime wedges and squeeze it overtop of the meal to instantly boost the flavor.
The best part about this easy family dinner idea is that it’s flexible. You can switch up the sides, add a salad, or even throw the carnitas into tacos if that’s what your family prefers. It’s quick, delicious, and keeps the whole family happy, exactly what you need on a night when school and bedtime routines take priority.
If you are looking for other easy family dinner ideas, check out my other recipes such as Mississippi Pot Roast, Chicken Enchiladas, Zucchini Lasagna and more at everydaywithcassie.com.
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