Silken tofu pomegranate and cinnamon skewersA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Silken tofu pomegranate and cinnamon skewers. SAFETY: CAREFULLY REMOVE POMEGRANATE SEEDS (choking hazard), PEEL beetroot, use very mild cinnamon dose.
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- 🍽️60 gsilken tofuAlternative: turkey
- 🍽️80 gbeetrootAlternative: leek
- 🍽️50 gquinoaAlternative: sweet potato
- 🍽️30 gbeetrootAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gcinnamonAlternative: rosemary
- 🍽️50 gplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK silken tofu freshness (smell, texture)
- Break the silken tofu into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months)
- WASH beetroot and PEEL (skin hard to digest)
- Cut the beetroot into regular 1.5 cm cubes
- Cook the quinoa as directed (15 min)
Remove pomegranate seeds carefully (under water to avoid stains)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT serve if baby is soy-allergic
- CRITICAL: pomegranate seeds are choking hazard
- Beetroot skin is hard to digest
- Do not cut too large: choking hazard
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always use VERY MILD cinnamon dose
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
- CRITICAL: confirm NO soy allergy before serving
- ALWAYS remove pomegranate seeds carefully
- Always peel beetroot for baby
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Mix the cooked quinoa and beetroot cubes in a large bowl
- Add the silken tofu pieces and pomegranate seeds, mix gently
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and cinnamon
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Prepare bamboo skewers (soak in water 10 min)
- Thread ingredients on skewers alternating tofu, beetroot, pomegranate
- Place on a tray lined with parchment
- Let rest 5 min in the fridge
Bamboo skewersLarge bowlWooden spoonTray lined with parchment - Do not overmix: silken tofu breaks
- Do not forget to soak skewers (fire risk)
- Do not make skewers too dense (cooking)
- Always check pomegranate seeds carefully
- Always peel beetroot for baby
- 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 14 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon sauce: yogurt + pinch cinnamon + 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 sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - 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 use VERY MILD cinnamon dose
- Check cooking: golden brown outside
- 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: confirm NO soy allergy + check no pomegranate seeds remain
- Prepare a fresh pomegranate seed garnish (no hard parts)
- Arrange the warm skewers on baby's plate (remove from skewer for younger babies)
- Add small pomegranate seeds around (no hard parts)
- Serve the cinnamon 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 - soy)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for soy allergy + pomegranate seeds before serving
- Always serve pomegranate WITHOUT hard parts
- Do not leave baby alone with skewer (injury risk)
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve tofu to soy-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Pomegranate seeds add natural sweetness
- 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
