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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Baby Rice & Banana
Occasion: Breakfast
Ingredients:
Organix Wholegrain Baby Rice
1/3 organic banana
Instructions:
Step 1 - Make up Organix wholegrain baby rice as per the packet instructions.
Step 2 - Mash banana in a small bowl then add to the baby rice and blend.
Step 3 - Blend to a smooth texture for first weaning recipe or serve as a rough mash for older babies.
Serving suggestion - For older babies from 6 months serve with a dollop of organic full fat yogurt and a few slices of banana.
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes: 1 serving
Suitable for freezing: Yes
Allergens: n/a
Baby Ratatouille
Occasion: Lunch/dinner
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon organic olive oil
1 organic garlic clove
2 large organic tomatoes
1 organic red onion
half organic red pepper
half organic yellow pepper
half small organic courgette
half organic aubergine
1 bay leaf
a sprig of fresh thyme
Instructions:
Step 1 - chop all the vegetables into small bite size pieces.
Step 2 - Heat the olive oil in a pan then add the onion and crushed garlic, cook together until softened.
Step 3 - Add the vegetables with the thyme and bay leaf and leave to cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 4 - Add the tomatoes and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender. Add a little water if necessary if the dish starts to dry out.
Step 5 - Remove the thyme and bay leaf before serving. This recipe is suitable for all ages and you can serve as appropriate to the age of your child.
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes: 3-4 portions
Suitable for freezing: Yes
Allergens: n/a
Lentil and Chicken Bake
Occasion: Lunch/dinner
Ingredients:
2 large organic chicken legs or thighs (cooked)
2 tablespoons of dry organic split red lentils
1 large organic carrot
1 large organic sweet potato
1 organic tomato
half a clove of garlic
350ml homemade chicken stock (no added salt)
10g olive oil
Instructions:
Step 1 - Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the crushed garlic and fry for a minute.
Step 2 - Finely chop the carrot and sweet potato into cubes then add to the pan. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
Step 3 - Peel and de-seed the tomato, chop and add to the pan.
Step 4 - Next add the lentils to the pan, mix and add the stock.
Step 5 - Bring the pan to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 6 - While the pan is simmering, shred the cooked chicken into small pieces and add to the pan and heat through.
Step 7 - Puree or mash the whole lot to the desired consistency for your baby. For stage 3 babies, you could even add some peas or sweetcorn.
Portion & Freezing instructions:
Makes: 4-6 portions
Suitable for freezing: Yes
Allergens: Meat
For more healthy recipes using real ingredients easily found in supermarkets or your food cupboard, visit the Organix website: www.organix.com/recipes
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