Chicken Peas and Quinoa Baby Food
Introduce your little one to wholesome nutrition with this easy and nutrient-packed Chicken, Peas, and Quinoa Baby Food recipe. Made with tender chicken breast, protein-rich quinoa, and sweet green peas, this homemade baby food is bursting with essential vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein to support your baby’s growth and development. Simmered and blended to a smooth consistency with a splash of olive oil for healthy fats, this simple but nourishing puree is perfect for babies starting solids. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal make-ahead option for busy parents, with leftovers that store beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Delight your baby with this fresh and flavorful meal, ensuring every bite is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Chicken breast
- 100 grams Frozen green peas
- 50 grams Quinoa
- 300 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water for about 30 seconds to remove any bitterness.
In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 150 milliliters of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 12-15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the water is fully absorbed. Set aside to cool.
While the quinoa is cooking, cut the chicken breast into small cubes to ensure even cooking.
In a separate saucepan, bring 150 milliliters of water to a boil. Add the chicken breast cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the chicken and let it cool slightly.
In the same saucepan (using the leftover liquid from cooking the chicken), add the frozen peas. Cook for 3-5 minutes until soft and tender, then drain the peas.
Combine the cooked chicken, peas, cooked quinoa, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding small amounts of water (reserved from the chicken cooking liquid or plain water) as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Allow the puree to cool completely before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze in baby food storage trays for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 663 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
