Quinoa & Sweet Potato
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sweet potato peeled and cubed
Method
- 01
Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- 02
Cook quinoa in water (1:2 ratio) over medium heat for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- 03
Peel and cube sweet potato, steam for 12–15 minutes until completely tender.
- 04
Blend cooked sweet potato until smooth, then stir into cooked quinoa. Add a little water or breast milk to reach desired consistency and serve warm.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Mix to a smooth or slightly textured consistency depending on baby's stage.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays 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
