Mackerel green bean skewers with sweet paprika
Mackerel green bean skewers with sweet paprika A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel green bean skewers with sweet paprika. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), CUT GREEN BEANS LENGTHWISE (choking hazard), use mild sweet paprika dose.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mackerel green bean skewers with sweet paprika. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL FISH BONES (mackerel is very bony), CUT GREEN BEANS LENGTHWISE (choking hazard), use mild sweet paprika dose.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g mackerelAlternative: chickpeas 🍽️ 80 g green beansAlternative: avocado 🍽️ 50 g jerusalem artichokeAlternative: corn starch 🍽️ 30 g green beansAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g sweet paprikaAlternative: coriander 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 125 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 3 g 1
CHECK fish freshness (smell, firm flesh) Remove ALL BONES carefully (use tweezers for mackerel) Cut the mackerel fillets into regular 2 cm pieces WASH green beans and CUT LENGTHWISE into thin strips (CRITICAL - whole beans are choking hazard) Cook the jerusalem artichoke as directed (20 min in water)
Reserve the tender green bean tips (vitamin C)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Fish tweezers Do NOT serve if baby is fish-allergic CRITICAL: whole green beans are choking hazard CRITICAL: leaving a fish bone is very dangerous Do not cut too large: choking hazard Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always use mild sweet paprika dose Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO fish allergy before serving ALWAYS cut green beans lengthwise Never serve whole green beans Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked jerusalem artichoke in a large bowl Add the mackerel pieces and green bean strips, mix gently Add the chopped bean tips and plain yogurt Pour in the olive oil and sweet paprika Mix with a wooden spoon Prepare bamboo skewers (soak in water 10 min) Thread ingredients on skewers alternating mackerel, green beans, jerusalem artichoke Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Bamboo skewers Large bowl Wooden spoon Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: mackerel breaks Do not forget to soak skewers (fire risk) Do not make skewers too dense (cooking) Always check fish bones are removed Always cut green beans lengthwise Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Soak skewers to prevent burning Make alternating colors for visual appeal Vary portions according to age For 24-36 months: bigger pieces on skewers 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the skewers leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the sweet paprika sauce: yogurt + pinch paprika + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the skewers when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: skewers become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check fish is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, fish cooked through For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: check no fish bones + green beans cut lengthwise Prepare a fresh green bean tip garnish Arrange the warm skewers on baby's plate (remove from skewer for younger babies) Add small green bean tip pieces around Serve the sweet paprika sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the pieces Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - fish) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for fish bones + green beans cut before serving Always serve green beans cooked and lengthwise Do not leave baby alone with skewer (injury risk) Do not reheat several times NEVER serve fish to fish-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Green bean tips add color and vitamin C For 12-18 months: remove pieces from skewer Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
