Beetroot Orzo Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized cubed beets
• 2 green peppers
• 1 small carrot
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 large tea glass of orzo
• Dill fronds (do not include if not found in the list)
• Salt (adjust according to your baby's age)

Method

1. 01

   Wash, peel and finely chop the vegetables.

2. 02

   Boil all the vegetables in water on the stove.

3. 03

   Once the vegetables are soft, in another pot, sauté the butter and orzo.

4. 04

   Before the orzo changes color too much, add the boiled vegetables with their water over the orzo.

5. 05

   Adjust the amount of salt according to your baby's age.

6. 06

   Cook on low heat until the orzo is soft and has absorbed the water (about 10 minutes).

7. 07

   Serve the pilaf garnished with chopped dill (do not include if not found in the list).

How to offer

Serve to your baby in a bowl with a spoon.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator

Nutrition note

It has antioxidants and is an excellent source of minerals like potassium, copper, and iron as well as B vitamins. Uncooked beets can soften stool, however cooked beets can bind it. Additionally, beets include phenols, carotenoids, and numerous other plant components that promote cellular health and function as antioxidants.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer