Quinoa & Apple
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Fiber-rich
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small apple peeled and cored
Method
- 01
Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
- 02
Cook quinoa in 1/2 cup of water over medium heat for 15 minutes until fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 03
Peel, core, and chop the apple. Cook in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water over low heat for 5–6 minutes until soft.
- 04
Blend or mash the cooked apple until smooth. Stir apple puree into the cooked quinoa and mix well. Serve warm.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Apple's natural sweetness makes this a great first taste of quinoa for babies.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze the quinoa portion separately for up to 1 month.
Nutrition note
A complete protein source containing all essential amino acids. Also rich in iron, magnesium, and B vitamins.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
