BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Quinoa & Pea

Quinoa & Pea — 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 quinoa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook quinoa in 1/2 cup of water over medium heat for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

  3. 03

    Steam or boil fresh or frozen peas for 5 minutes until tender and bright green.

  4. 04

    Blend cooked peas with a little water until smooth. Stir pea puree into cooked quinoa, adding water to reach desired consistency. Serve warm.

Gallery

Quinoa & Pea — photo 1
Quinoa & Pea — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. This protein-packed combination is great for lunch or dinner as well as breakfast.

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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