BLW Recipesby Avo

12 months+ · Meal

Tuna & Barley

Tuna & Barley — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 12-month-old baby
Age
12 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 60g canned tuna in water (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 40g pearl barley
  • Water for cooking

Method

  1. 01

    Cook pearl barley in unsalted water for 25–30 minutes until very soft and tender.

  2. 02

    Drain a can of low-sodium tuna in water and rinse well to reduce sodium content.

  3. 03

    Blend cooked barley and tuna with a little water to a smooth puree or chunky mash appropriate for your 12-month-old.

  4. 04

    Cool before serving; limit tuna to once per week due to mercury content.

Gallery

Tuna & Barley — photo 1
Tuna & Barley — photo 2

How to offer

Barley adds fibre and a hearty texture; serve as a mash for older babies.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Do not freeze fish purees with dairy.

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