Chicken Meatballs in Soup

Prep time : 20 mins
Cooking time : 20 mins
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
1 spring onion (scallion)
375g minced (ground) chicken
875ml salt-reduced chicken stock
1.5 tablespoon frozen peas
1.5 tablespoon finely diced carrot
1 tablespoon alphabet noodles or other small pasta

Method:
Finely chop half the spring onion and thinly slice the remainder.

Combine the chicken and finely chopped spring onion until thoroughly mixed, then form into small balls, about the size of walnuts.

Bring the chicken stock to the boil in a saucepan and add the peas, carrot and noodles.

Simmer until the vegetables are tender, then add the reserved sliced spring onion.

Drop the chicken balls into the simmering soup.

Cook until the meatballs float to the surface and turn white.

Source : Fallow, C & Kingham, K. (2005) Baby & Toddler Food Book, Murdock Books Pty Ltd

Fluffy Omelette

The ultimate in convenience food, eggs make a perfect meal at any time of the day for a growing toddler.

Prep time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 5 mins
Serves : 1

Ingredients :
1 egg yolk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Method :
Lightly beat the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon water.

Beat the egg whites to soft peaks and stir in the yolk mixture.

Melt the butter in a small frying pan and pour in the egg mixture.

Cook quickly on one side, then turn and cook until just firm.

Source : Fallow, C & Kingham, K. (2005) Baby & Toddler Food Book, Murdock Books Pty Ltd

Banana Porridge

A wholegrain cereal like oats is rich in energy-giving carbohydrates, essential fats and minerals. Team it with banana and it becomes a great source of B vitamins including folate, as well as vitamin C and potassium.

Prep time : 5 mins
Cooking time : 2 mins
Serves : 1

Ingredients :
1 tablespoon quick-cook oats
1 tablespoon cold water
1.5 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons mashed banana
milk or cooled boiled water

Method :
Combine the quick-cook oats with the cool water in a small saucepan.

Add the hot water and bring to the boil, stirring.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 seconds or until the mixture is thick and creamy.

Remove the porridge from the heat and stir through the mashed banana.

Mix with enough milk or cooled boiled water to produce the required consistency.

Source : Fallow, C & Kingham, K (2005) Baby & Toddler Food, Murdoch Books Pty Ltd

Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, belongs to the Brassica family of vegetables, which are all excellent sources of vitamin C.

Prepration time : 10 mins
Cooking time : 15 ,oms
Makes : 6-8 serves

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, crushed (optional)
300g cauliflower, cut into small florets
500m salt reduced vegetable or chicken stock

Method:
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 mins or until softened.

Add the cauliflower and stock, cover and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 mins.

Cool slightly and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.

The soup keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or can be frozen in serving-size portions for up to 2 months.


Source : baby and toodler food book