At Tapería Astrid, we understand the importance of including vegetables in the diet, especially for children and babies. Does the daily struggle to get your kids to eat vegetables sound familiar? If so, read on, we have some organic recipes for children which will make it inevitable that your little ones introduce vegetables into their lives.
Keep it simple, and to that end the best way for your little one to enjoy the benefits of organic food is by camouflaging it and making fun food.
Organic recipes for children, fun and easy to prepare
Below, we will present you with some ideas of organic recipes for children that you must not miss. That way they will always be grateful apart from the benefits they will provide to their overall health.
Little balls with bunny ears
Preparation time60 minutes.
DifficultyExtremely simple, remember that it is suitable for babies from 7 months onwards.
You will need:
- 50g of organic tofu.
- 2 small potatoes.
- 4 or 5 small broccoli florets (approx. 30g)
- Extra virgin olive oil.
Preparation instructions
Cook the tofu, potatoes and broccoli in a pan of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Crumble the tofu and mash the potatoes and broccoli in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture. Shape making balls with your hands and place them in an ovenproof dish.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the little balls. Preheated the oven to 180ºC and bake the little balls for about 20 minutes. Let them cool before serving. Remember to put some orecchiette with meatballs and broccoli.
Crazy skewers
Imagine your child having fun eating delicious fair and festival skewers! But in the healthiest way possible. Get ready for a culinary adventure with these vegetable croquettes for your little explorer! Discover the benefits of including organic foods in children's diets.
Preparation time55 minutes
DifficultyMix and remember that it is suitable for babies from 6 months onwards.
You will need:
- 50g of red onion.
- 250g of courgette.
- 100g of carrot.
- 150g of fresh mushrooms.
- 50g of gram flour.
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable stock or water.
- Extra virgin olive oil.
- Skewer sticks.
Preparation instructions
Start by grating the vegetables with a coarse grater. In a large frying pan, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the grated vegetables over a low heat for about 5 minutes. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and chop them finely. Add them to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
Pour the spoonfuls of broth into the frying pan, cover and cook for gentle heat (10 minutes). When the vegetables are tender, add the chickpea flour and mix. Roll out the mixture and leave to cool. With the cold mixture, portion out and shape into croquettes with your hands. Place them on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
Preheat the oven to 200°C and then lower the temperature to 180°C. Bake the croquettes for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving and put a skewer into each one and voilà!
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