A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Turkey with swiss chard sweet-salty version (cube-shaped), chia seeds and sweet pepper. SAFETY: SWISS CHARD STEMS SEPARATED FROM LEAVES (stems tough), TURKEY cooked through, LACTOSE check.
Little dishes, big smiles!
- 🍽️60 gturkeyAlternative: ground beef
- 🍽️80 gswiss chardAlternative: yellow bell pepper
- 🍽️50 gchia seedsAlternative: basmati rice
- 🍽️30 gswiss chardAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gsweet pepperAlternative: cinnamon
- 🍽️50 gplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute)
- Cut the turkey into baby-adapted pieces, remove skin
- Cook the turkey in a pan with a little water (no salt)
- Mince the cooked turkey finely (digestion)
- Wash swiss chard, separate STEMS FROM LEAVES (CRITICAL - stems tough)
Cut the leaves and stems separately into small cubes
Cook the chia seeds (hydrate 1/3 ratio, 15 min)Wash and chop sweet pepperTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT serve if lactose intolerant
- CRITICAL: swiss chard stems are tough
- CRITICAL: undercooked turkey is dangerous
- Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Always remove turkey skin
- Always hydrate chia well
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose intolerance before serving
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS separate swiss chard stems from leaves
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS cook turkey through
- Chia: hydrate properly to avoid choking
2
- Mix the cooked chia seeds and swiss chard cubes in a large bowl
- Add the minced turkey
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and sweet pepper
- Mix with a wooden spoon gently
- 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 bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsTray lined with parchment - Do not overmix: turkey 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 yogurt freshness
- Always check swiss chard stem separation
- 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 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 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: cubes become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always check turkey is fully cooked
- 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 lactose intolerance + swiss chard stems properly cooked
- Prepare a fresh small swiss chard leaf garnish
- Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate
- Add small swiss chard leaves 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 - lactose, poultry)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for lactose + swiss chard stems
- Always serve swiss chard stems well-cooked
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve dairy to lactose intolerant baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Swiss chard adds sweetness
- 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
