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Broccoli for Baby-Led Weaning

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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
25m
This recipe provides four different delicious and healthy ways to prepare broccoli for baby-led weaning. From steamed broccoli with lemon to broccoli ricotta mash and broccoli cheese egg muffins, to roasted broccoli with garlic, there are options to suit every little one's taste buds and help them develop a love for veggies.
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Ingredients

Servings: 4
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Steamed Broccoli With Lemon

Broccoli Ricotta Mash

Broccoli Cheese Egg Muffins

Roasted Broccoli With Garlic

Steps

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In a medium saucepan, bring 2" of water to a boil over high heat. Add a steamer basket with the broccoli florest. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork. Remove from heat, and let cool.Squeeze the lemon juice on the broccoli and toss.
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In a small bowl, mix together the steamed broccoli and ricotta until well incorporated.
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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 8 muffin tins with silicon muffin molds or generously spray to prevent sticking.In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Add in the broccoli, cheese and stir until combined.Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tins until 3/4 the way full.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until eggs have set and the cheese is golden brown.Let cool and serve.
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, silicon mat. or spray with cooking sprayPlace the broccoli florets onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the broccoli with the oil and sprinkle with the garlic. Toss until everything is well coated. Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork. Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    252kcal
    12%
  • Fat
    16g
    0%
  • Saturated Fat
    6g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    8g
    0%
  • Fiber
    3g
    0%
  • Sugar
    3g
    0%
  • Protein
    16g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    316mg
    15%
  • Sodium
    361mg
    18%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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