BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Breakfast

Quinoa & Sweet Potato

Quinoa & Sweet Potato — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sweet potato peeled and cubed

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.

  2. 02

    Cook quinoa in water (1:2 ratio) over medium heat for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

  3. 03

    Peel and cube sweet potato, steam for 12–15 minutes until completely tender.

  4. 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.

Gallery

Quinoa & Sweet Potato — photo 1
Quinoa & Sweet Potato — photo 2

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.

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