BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Farro & Carrot

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

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup farro
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse farro under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook farro in 1.5 cups of water over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until tender, adding more water as needed.

  3. 03

    Peel and chop carrots into small chunks, then steam for 10–12 minutes until completely soft.

  4. 04

    Blend steamed carrots to a smooth puree and stir into the cooked farro. Blend the whole mixture if a smoother texture is preferred. Serve warm.

Gallery

Farro & Carrot — photo 1
Farro & Carrot — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Farro provides a hearty, filling grain that pairs beautifully with naturally sweet carrot.

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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