If you’re a scout leader looking for ideas to help your scouts earn their Junior Simple Meals Badge, look no further! Here are 10 fun and easy meal ideas that are perfect for budding chefs:
1. Build Your Own Tacos:
Set up a taco bar with all the fixings and let the scouts build their own tacos. You can even make your own taco seasoning for a homemade touch.
2. Pita Pizzas:
Toast up some pita bread and let the scouts top them with sauce, cheese, and their favorite toppings. Broil them just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Pasta Salad:
Cook up some pasta and let the scouts mix it with their favorite veggies and dressing. You can also add some protein like grilled chicken or tofu.
4. Baked Potato Bar:
Bake some potatoes and let the scouts add their own toppings like cheese, bacon, and sour cream.
5. Quesadillas:
Fill a tortilla with cheese and their favorite ingredients like chicken, beans, or veggies. Cook them on a griddle until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
6. Smoothie Bowls:
Make a creamy smoothie and serve it in a bowl with toppings like fruit, granola, and nuts.
7. English Muffin Pizzas:
Top an English muffin with sauce, cheese, and their favorite toppings. Broil them just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Mini Frittatas:
Whisk up some eggs and pour them into muffin cups filled with veggies and cheese. Bake them in the oven until they’re set.
9. Stuffed Peppers:
Fill bell peppers with a mixture of cooked rice, ground beef, and veggies. Bake them in the oven until the peppers are tender.
10. One-Pot Pasta:
Cook up some pasta in a pot with your favorite sauce and toppings. It’s quick, easy, and delicious.
With these fun and easy meal ideas, your scouts will be well on their way to earning their Junior Simple Meals Badge!
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