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6 months+ · Meal

Mozzarella & Tomato

Mozzarella & Tomato — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free

Ingredients

  • 60g fresh mozzarella
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, peeled and deseeded

Method

  1. 01

    Score a cross in the bottom of a ripe tomato, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then peel and deseed.

  2. 02

    Cook the peeled tomato in a small saucepan over low heat for 5–6 minutes until soft and broken down into a sauce.

  3. 03

    Allow the tomato sauce to cool slightly, then blend with fresh mozzarella until smooth and creamy.

  4. 04

    Cool to room temperature and serve.

Gallery

Mozzarella & Tomato — photo 1
Mozzarella & Tomato — photo 2

How to offer

A classic Italian pairing; the lycopene in tomatoes and calcium in mozzarella make this a nutritious combo.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze fish purees with dairy.

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