BLW Recipesby Avo

12 months+ · Meal

Tuna & Broccoli

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

Ingredients

  • 60g canned tuna in water (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • 80g broccoli florets
  • Water for steaming

Method

  1. 01

    Cut broccoli into small florets and steam for 6–8 minutes until very tender.

  2. 02

    Drain and rinse canned low-sodium tuna in water to reduce sodium content.

  3. 03

    Blend steamed broccoli and tuna together with a little cooking liquid to a smooth puree or chunky mash appropriate for baby's age.

  4. 04

    Cool and serve; limit tuna to once per week.

Gallery

Tuna & Broccoli — photo 1
Tuna & Broccoli — photo 2

How to offer

Introduce at 12 months; broccoli adds folate and iron alongside tuna's protein.

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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