It can be difficult to decide what type of food to prepare for a baby. Here, Organix shares three healthy, delicious and fun recipes that are easy to prepare and tasty too.
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Asparagus, chickpea and parmesan mash
Occasion: Lunch/dinner
Ingredients:
1 small organic sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes
1 small organic carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon organic rapeseed oil (or organic olive oil)
3 heaped tablespoons of tinned organic chickpeas, drained (but keep the water for blending)
8 spears of organic asparagus, chopped
2 handfuls of organic watercress, chopped
1 heaped tablespoon of grated organic parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon organic chives, finely chopped
Organic crème fraiche or organic yogurt (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1 - In a saucepan stir fry the sweet potato and the carrot in the oil for a couple of minutes.
Step 2 - Add the chickpea and enough water to cover the vegetables and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft. Add more water if required so the vegetables don't dry out.
Step 3 - Add the asparagus and watercress and cook for another minute.
Step 4 - Stir in the parmesan cheese and chives to the mixture and remove from the heat.
Step 5 - Blend immediately to the required texture. Add the crème fraiche, yogurt or water from the chickpeas to loosen the texture if you need to.
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes 2 servings
Suitable for freezing
Allergens: Milk/Lactose
Chicken with broad beans, peas and basil
Occasion: Lunch/dinner
Ingredients:
1 breast organic chicken
1 tablespoon organic peas (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon organic broad beans (fresh or frozen)
1 small handful of organic basil
Instructions:
Step 1 - Cut the chicken into pieces and pan fry with a little olive oil until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear.
Step 2 - Meanwhile, cook the peas and beans in a pan of simmering water until they are tender.
Step 3 - Place all the ingredients into a bowl with the basil. Use a fork to mash the ingredients together. For a smoother first weaning recipe, blend the mixture using a hand blender until the desired texture is reached. Add a little full fat milk if the texture is too thick.
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes 4-5 servings
Suitable for freezing
Allergens: Meat
Baked Pear Puree with Vanilla and Cinnamon
Occasion: Breakfast, Lunch or Dessert
Ingredients:
3 Organic Pears, cored, peeled and halved
A sprinkle of organic cinnamon
A drop of organic vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1 - Mix the pears with the vanilla and cinnamon
Step 2 - Place the pear mixture in a shallow baking dish with about 1 inch of water
Step 3 - Bake the pears at 180c for 25 minutes or until they are tender
Step 4 - Let the pears cool down and blend or mash depending on the consistency your baby is used to. You may want to add a little water if you want a thinner mixture
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes 2-3 servings
Suitable for freezing
For more healthy recipes using real ingredients easily found in supermarkets or your food cupboard, visit the Organix website:www.organix.com/recipes