De Clementine (puree-free)

De Clementine (puree-free)

De Clementine (puree-free)

A tender puree-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with de clementine. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed puree-free.

10 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: Easy
Difficulty: 2
servings

De Clementine (puree-free)

Little dishes, big smiles!

Ingredients

200 gClémentinesAlternative: none
30 mlEauAlternative: none

2 servings

Suitable for babies

4 – 6 months

Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.

Allergens

No major allergen identified.

May contain traces of gluten.

Nutrition facts

per portion

Calories: 50 kcal
Protein: 0.8 g

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A tender puree-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with de clementine. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed puree-free.

Recipes

Infos

© 2026 Alimino

Carbs

12 g

Fat

0.2 g

Preparation steps

1
1. Safe ingredient preparation
12 min
- CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the puree-free label
- Cut all main ingredients into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
- Peel and dice vegetables into regular 1.5 cm cubes
- Cook grains by steaming or in water (10-15 min)
- Wash and finely chop fresh herbs
- Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
- Prepare equipment: bowl, cutting board, knife
- Set aside cooked ingredients to cool down
Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot
Keep an eye on
- Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
- Do not cut too large: choking hazard
- Do not forget to remove fish bones (unless no fish)
- Do not leave thick skin on vegetables
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- ⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden puree
Texture tip
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
- Test cooking with a fork: should be melting-tender
- KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove puree-free
- Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
2. Assembly and shaping
9 min
- Put the cooked main ingredient in a large bowl
- Add the cooked vegetables mashed into a smooth purée
- Fold in the cooled cooked grains
- Add the binder
- Pour in the olive oil and half of the herbs
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
- Shape with oiled hands
- Place on a tray
3
3. Cooking (steamed)
14 min
- Prepare the cooking setup for steamed cooking
- Arrange the shapes leaving 2 cm between each
- Cook for 14 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Remove when shapes are golden and cooked through
- Let cool 3-4 min
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately
Cooking vessel
4
4. Safe serving
7 min
- Prepare an adapted dipping sauce
- Arrange the warm shapes on baby's plate
- Put the sauce bowl next to it
- Show how to dip
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup

Large bowl

Wooden spoon

Fork

Clean hands

Cookie cutters

Keep an eye on

Do not overmix: elastic dough
Do not add too much flour: shapes become too dense
Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles
Do not make shapes too big: max 3-5 cm
Do not leave air in the dough
⚠️ Check that utensils have not been in contact with puree

Texture tip

If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
Shape with damp hands: the shapes won't stick
Use cookie cutters for fun shapes
Vary sizes according to age
For 24-36 months: bigger shapes

Spatula

Fork

Tongs

Timer

Keep an eye on

Do not forget to preheat
Do not overcrowd the tray
Do not move shapes in the first half of cooking
Do not overcook: becomes hard and dry
Do not use too high heat
Do not forget to drain on paper if pan-fried

Texture tip

Check cooking: fork comes out clean
For 12-18 months: more moist cooking
For 24-36 months: more golden cooking
If browning too fast: lower the heat
Air fryer cooking possible when applicable
Remove when shapes come off easily

Spoon

Non-slip cloth

Phone (emergency)

Keep an eye on

Do not serve burning hot
Do not cut too large for 12-18 months
Do not leave baby alone
Do not put too much sauce
Do not reheat several times
⚠️ NEVER add an ingredient with hidden puree

Texture tip

Serve warm: flavors are more developed
Warm sauce: more appetizing
For 12-18 months: cut in half lengthwise
Silicone bowl with suction cup
Offer 2-3 different sauces
Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction

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