Fava bean hearts with butternut squash baked
Fava bean hearts with butternut squash baked A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fava bean hearts with butternut squash baked (heart-shaped) and lychee. SAFETY: PEEL fava beans (skin is hard for baby), CUT LYCHEE FLESH IN SMALL PIECES (choking hazard), remove lychee pit.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fava bean hearts with butternut squash baked (heart-shaped) and lychee. SAFETY: PEEL fava beans (skin is hard for baby), CUT LYCHEE FLESH IN SMALL PIECES (choking hazard), remove lychee pit.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g fava beansAlternative: mackerel 🍽️ 80 g butternut squashAlternative: green bell pepper 🍽️ 50 g chiaAlternative: wheat tortilla 🍽️ 30 g lycheeAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g nutmegAlternative: thyme 🍽️ 50 piece 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 206 kcal
Protein 7 g
Carbs 22 g
Fat 7 g 1
PEEL the fava beans (skin is hard for baby) Cut the fava beans into small pieces PEEL and seed the butternut squash (skin is hard for baby) Cut the butternut squash into small cubes PEEL and PIT the lychee carefully (CRITICAL - pit is choking hazard)
Cut the lychee flesh into small pieces
Cook the chia as directed (15 min in water)
Check the yogurt freshness
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot CRITICAL: fava bean skin is hard for baby CRITICAL: lychee pits are choking hazard CRITICAL: whole lychee flesh is choking hazard Butternut squash skin is hard for baby Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always use mild nutmeg dose Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel fava beans CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove lychee pits ALWAYS cut lychee flesh in small pieces Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked chia and butternut squash cubes in a large bowl Add the peeled fava beans and lychee pieces Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and nutmeg Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into hearts (using heart-shaped cookie cutter) Press into the hearts gently Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Baking sheet lined with parchment Heart-shaped cookie cutter Do not overmix: lychee breaks Do not add too much flour: hearts become too dense Do not forget to remove lychee pits Do not make hearts too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the hearts 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) Shape with damp hands Use heart-shaped cookie cutter Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger hearts 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the hearts leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 18-20 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the nutmeg sauce: yogurt + pinch nutmeg + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the hearts 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: hearts become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check cooking of butternut squash Check cooking: golden brown outside, vegetables tender 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 fava bean skins + no lychee pits + lychee cut small Prepare a fresh lychee cube garnish Arrange the warm hearts on baby's plate Add small lychee pieces around Serve the nutmeg sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the hearts Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor any signs of discomfort 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 fava bean skins + lychee pits before serving Always serve lychee pitted and in small pieces Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times Never serve with lychee pits Serve warm: flavors are more developed Lychee adds natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut hearts in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of any reaction 
