Tomato Wedges (Peeled)
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 ripe tomato
Method
- 01
Score a small X on the bottom of a ripe tomato with a knife.
- 02
Place tomato in boiling water for 30–60 seconds until the skin starts to peel away.
- 03
Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water for 1 minute.
- 04
Peel off the skin completely, then cut the tomato into wedges.
- 05
Remove seeds if desired and serve at room temperature.
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How to offer
Place 2–3 peeled tomato wedges on the high chair tray. Peeling removes the tough skin that can cause gagging. Supervise closely — tomatoes are soft but slippery.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition note
Excellent source of vitamins A and C. Contains lycopene, potassium, and antioxidants. Low in calories.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
