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How to Serve Quiona for Baby-Led Weaning
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
20m
Total Time
20m
This baby-led weaning recipe provides a nutritious introduction to quinoa for your little one. Cooked in water and then mixed with options like ripe avocado, yogurt, ricotta, or cooked oatmeal, it's a versatile and easy-to-serve dish that's perfect for baby's developing palate and fine motor skills.
Ingredients
Servings:
8
Scale:
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Steps
1
Place the quinoa into a fine mesh calendar. Rinse until the water runs clear.
2
Add the rinsed quinoa into a small saucepan and add water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork and serve.
4
For make a puree - add at least 1/2 cup of quinoa to a blender and puree for 1-2 minutes, adding water in 1/4 cup increments, if needed.
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To serve to babies, mash quinoa with a tablespoon of avocado, yogurt or cooked oatmeal and serve on a self-feeding spoon. Or serve the puree to baby on a self-feeding spoon.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories78kcal3%
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Fat2g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates12g0%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein2g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium0mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.