- Age
- 9 months+
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- —
Ingredients
- Half a carrot
- 1-2 green bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste or grated tomato
- 1/4 cup couscous
Method
- 01
Wash and finely chop the bell pepper and carrot.
- 02
Sauté in butter over medium heat in a pot.
- 03
Add the tomato paste.
- 04
Add the couscous and sauté for a few more minutes.
- 05
Pour hot water over and leave to cook on medium heat.
- 06
Once all the vegetables and couscous are soft, turn off the heat and let it cool.
- 07
You can use the same recipe with vegetables of your choice.
How to offer
Serve to your baby in a bowl with a spoon.
Storage
Can be stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition note
Carrots are a good source of vitamin B6, a necessary ingredient for a baby's body to grow and develop, as well as fiber to help with digestion. They also contain carotenoids, which are elements that turn into vitamin A in the body and helps eye development. Raw carrots may soften stool, however cooked carrots may bind stool. Children may experience constipation in different ways, though. Overall, carrots may aid with constipation because of their high fiber content when consumed with proper fluids, exercise, and other fiber-rich foods.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
