BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Buckwheat & Zucchini

Buckwheat & Zucchini — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup buckwheat groats
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 small zucchini chopped

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse buckwheat groats under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook buckwheat in 1.5 cups of water over medium heat for 12–15 minutes until soft.

  3. 03

    Wash and chop zucchini (no need to peel). Steam for 5–7 minutes until very tender.

  4. 04

    Blend steamed zucchini until smooth. Stir into cooked buckwheat and mix well. Add water to reach desired consistency. Serve warm.

Gallery

Buckwheat & Zucchini — photo 1
Buckwheat & Zucchini — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Zucchini's mild flavour blends seamlessly with earthy buckwheat.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.

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