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9 months+Meal

Quinoa & Pea Patties

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Quinoa & Pea Patties — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 9-month-old baby
Age
9 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 cup garden peas
  • 1 egg

Method

  1. 01

    Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow to cool.

  2. 02

    Steam or boil garden peas until very tender, then mash roughly.

  3. 03

    In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, mashed peas, and beaten egg, mixing well.

  4. 04

    Shape into small flat patties about 1 inch in diameter.

  5. 05

    Pan-fry in a little olive oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until firm and golden. Cool before serving.

Gallery

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

How to offer

Place 2–3 patties on the high chair tray. These are protein-packed and easy to hold. Supervise closely and check that patties hold together well before serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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

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