Vegetable Quinoa
(7 months +)
The mild and gentle tastes of grains make them an excellent choice for getting Baby off to a healthy start. If your baby has not been exposed to any textured foods, this is a great introduction. However, if he or she prefers smoother consistencies, simply put some in a blender or food processor with a little extra liquid. The nutritional value is the same and the texture will be easier for him or her to eat.
Servings: 2 cups (500 mL)
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per 1 tbsp (15 mL) : about | - |
| cal | 13 |
| pro | trace |
| total fat | trace |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 2 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 2 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| iron | 2% |
| vit A | 3% |
| folate | 1% |
Suggested Recipes
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1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced vegetable broth or water
1/2 cup (125 mL) quinoa
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded carrot
1/2 cup (50 mL) finely chopped celery
1/4 cup (50 mL) shredded zucchini
2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
Preparation:
Remove from heat. Stir in zucchini; cover and let stand until quinoa and vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
Drizzle with oil; fluff with fork. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days.)
Tags:
Grains; Vegetables; Boil/Simmer; Make-Ahead; Quinoa; Carrots; Celery; Zucchini;
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: March 2009
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