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Titch's Tatties And Other Tasty Vegetables

Little Menaces Macaroni Cheese

  • 100g small shape pasta
  • 350ml full fat milk
  • 75g spinach
  • handful grated cheddar cheese
  • cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet
  • melt a little butter in a saucepan and add a tablespoon of flour and gradually add the milk
  • bring to the boil stirring continuously while it thickens
  • drain and sieve the pasta
  • wash the spinach add to the empty pasta pan, put the lid on and let the spinach wilt
  • finely chop the spinach and add to the suace along with a handful of cheese
  • chop, mash or puree the pasta to suit your baby

Veggie Pasta

  • 150g carrots diced
  • 150g broccoli
  • 75g green beans
  • 75g small pasta pieces
  • handful cheddar cheese
  • 135ml full fat milk
  • boil the carrots for 5 minutes
  • add the green vegetables and boil for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender
  • cook pasta in a separate pan according to the instructions on the packet
  • puree the vegetables and cheese and add a little milk till you get a desired consistency
  • add to the pasta

Lovely Lentils

  • 75g red lentils washed and drained
  • 150g parsnips cubed
  • 200g carrots cubed
  • 300g potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 600ml home made vegetable stock
  • put the lentils and vegetables into a pan with the stock
  • bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until the lentils are soft
  • puree to a smooth consistency

Sheep Pie - Without The Sheep!

  • 125g butter
  • 125g leeks finely chopped
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 175g red lentils
  • 500ml home made vegetable stock
  • 2 tomatoes skinned and deseeded
  • 900g potatoes peeled and cubed
  • handful grated cheddar cheese

Preheated oven 220C or 400F or gas mark 6

  • melt the butter in a saucepan and add the onions and leeks. Cook slowly for 10 minutes until soft
  • add lentils and stir for a minute, add the stock bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils become soft
  • remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and leave to cool
  • boil the potatoes until tender, drain and mash, add a knob of butter and the cheese
  • spoon the vegetable and lentils into an oven proof dish and cover with mashed potato
  • bake for 20 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden

 

Click on the links below for more toddler recipes

Food Groups For A Nutritious Baby Diet

Soups For A Happy Baby

Weaning

Vegetable Weaning Recipes

Mighty Meals For Mighty Mites

 

 



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