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12 months+ · Meal

Tuna & Sweet Potato

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

Ingredients

  • 120g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 60g canned tuna in water (low sodium), drained and rinsed
  • Water or formula for blending

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube the sweet potato; steam for 12–15 minutes until very soft.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Combine steamed sweet potato and tuna in a blender and blend with a little water or breast milk/formula to a smooth puree or chunky mash for older babies.

  4. 04

    Serve at room temperature; refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Gallery

Tuna & Sweet Potato — photo 1
Tuna & Sweet Potato — photo 2

How to offer

Offer as a mash at 12+ months; tuna is higher in mercury so limit to once a week.

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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