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How to Serve Barley to Baby (puree & baby-led weaning)
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
25m
Total Time
25m
This recipe provides two ways to serve barley to your baby - as a smooth and creamy puree or cooked into soft, chewable pieces for baby-led weaning. The barley is combined with carrots and water to create a nutritious and delicious meal for your little one to enjoy.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Barley Baby Puree
Barley For Baby-led Weaning
Steps
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Place the barley and carrots in a small saucepan with the water. Place the saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the barley is chewy.
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Drain any excess water.
3
Transfer the cooked barley and carrots to a blender.
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Puree for 1-2 minutes on a medium-high speed. If the puree is too thick, add in 1/4 of a cup of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
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Serve a portion and then store the rest of the puree in the fridge or freezer for a later meal.
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Place the barley and water in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the barley is chewy.
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Drain any excess water.
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Serve the barley to your baby in an age-appropriate way – either mashed by themselves or with another cooked fruit or vegetable, avocado or yogurt and served on a self-feeding spoon, or added into another food such as a burger or meatballs.
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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Calories132kcal6%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates29g1%
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Fiber6g0%
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Sugar3g0%
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Protein3g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium15mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.