BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Tempeh & Broccoli

Tempeh & Broccoli — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 50g plain tempeh
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • Water or breast milk/formula as needed

Method

  1. 01

    Cut 50g of plain tempeh into small cubes. Steam for 10 minutes to soften and mellow any bitter flavour.

  2. 02

    Cut 1 cup of broccoli into small florets and steam for 6-8 minutes alongside or separately until very tender.

  3. 03

    Combine the steamed tempeh and broccoli in a blender or food processor.

  4. 04

    Blend with enough water or breast milk/formula to create a smooth, easily spoonable puree.

Gallery

Tempeh & Broccoli — photo 1
Tempeh & Broccoli — photo 2

How to offer

Serve as a smooth puree. Introduce as a soy allergen (tempeh is made from fermented soy). Offer one new food at a time.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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