Egg white cubes with spiced watermelon
Egg white cubes with spiced watermelon A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Egg white cubes with spiced watermelon (cube-shaped) and pumpkin. SAFETY: EGG must be FULLY COOKED (no runny egg), REMOVE ALL WATERMELON SEEDS (choking hazard), introduce egg one at a time (allergy).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Egg white cubes with spiced watermelon (cube-shaped) and pumpkin. SAFETY: EGG must be FULLY COOKED (no runny egg), REMOVE ALL WATERMELON SEEDS (choking hazard), introduce egg one at a time (allergy).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g egg whiteAlternative: red lentils 🍽️ 80 g pumpkinAlternative: green beans 🍽️ 50 g polentaAlternative: chia 🍽️ 30 g watermelonAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g sweet pepperAlternative: chervil 🍽️ 50 piece eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 215 kcal
Protein 11 g
Carbs 8 g
Fat 7 g 1
CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving) Hard boil 1 egg white (10 min in boiling water), let cool Cut the hard-boiled egg white into small pieces WASH pumpkin and peel Cut the pumpkin into small cubes REMOVE WATERMELON SEEDS (CRITICAL - choking hazard)
Cut the watermelon into small cubes
Cook the polenta as directed (10 min)
Check the second egg freshness (for binder)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if egg-allergic CRITICAL: watermelon seeds are choking hazard Egg whites can be allergenic (introduce one at a time) Do not serve runny egg Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check egg freshness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: ALWAYS introduce egg one at a time CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove watermelon seeds ALWAYS use ripe watermelon Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked polenta and pumpkin cubes in a large bowl Add the hard-boiled egg white pieces and watermelon cubes Add the second raw egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and sweet pepper Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into cubes (3-4 cm per side) Press into the cubes gently Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: watermelon breaks Do not add too much flour: cubes become too dense Do not make cubes too big: max 4 cm Do not leave air in the cubes Always check fresh egg freshness Always check watermelon ripeness 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 Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger cubes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the cubes leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the sweet pepper sauce: yogurt + pinch sweet pepper + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cubes 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: cubes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check egg is fully cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked 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 egg allergy + no watermelon seeds + egg fully cooked Prepare a fresh small watermelon cube garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small watermelon cubes around Serve the sweet pepper sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cubes Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg) 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 egg allergy + watermelon seeds + egg fully cooked Always serve watermelon without seeds Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Watermelon adds freshness For 12-18 months: cut cubes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
