Millet & Spinach
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup millet
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
Method
- 01
Rinse millet under cold water.
- 02
Cook millet in 1 cup of water over medium-low heat for 15–18 minutes until water is absorbed and millet is soft and fluffy.
- 03
Wash fresh baby spinach thoroughly and steam or wilt in a pan with a few drops of water for 2–3 minutes until fully wilted.
- 04
Blend wilted spinach with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir spinach puree into the cooked millet and mix until well combined. Serve warm.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Introducing spinach early helps babies accept green vegetables. The green colour is perfectly normal.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
Nutrition note
Good source of protein, fiber, and B vitamins. Contains magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Easy to digest.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
