Beef & Quinoa
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 80g lean ground beef
- 40g quinoa (uncooked)
- 3-4 tbsp water
Method
- 01
Rinse quinoa well under cold water to remove bitterness.
- 02
Cook quinoa in double the amount of water for 15 minutes until fluffy and the germ ring is visible.
- 03
Cook ground beef in a pan over medium heat, breaking up clumps, until fully browned through.
- 04
Drain excess fat from the beef.
- 05
Combine cooked quinoa and beef in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Quinoa is a complete protein and pairs with beef for an excellent iron-rich, protein-packed meal.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition note
Excellent source of iron (highly bioavailable heme iron), zinc, protein, and B12. Contains selenium and B vitamins.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
