BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Millet & Spinach

Millet & Spinach — 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 millet
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse millet under cold water.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Gallery

Millet & Spinach — photo 1
Millet & Spinach — photo 2

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.

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