De Petits Pois (puree-free)A tender puree-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with de petits pois. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed puree-free.
Little dishes, big smiles!
- 🫛200 gPetits pois frais écossésAlternative: Petits pois surgelés non assaisonnés (200 g), Haricots verts très jeunes, Courgette
- 💧250 mlEau de cuisson (ou eau minérale faiblement minéralisée)Alternative: Bouillon de légumes maison sans sel
- 🥔60 gPomme de terre type Bintje ou MonalisaAlternative: Patate douce, Poireau en petite quantité, Navet
- 🧈1 noisette (5 g)Beurre doux ou huile végétale (olive, colza)Alternative: Huile de colza (oméga 3), Beurre à 38% MG, 1 cuillère à café de crème épaisse
- 🥛30 mlLait maternel ou infantile liquide (à reconstituer)Alternative: Lait infantile 2ème âge, Lait de suite, Formule de lait épaissie
- 🍽️1 pièceFeuille de laurier (facultative)Alternative: Herbes fraîches (persil plat, ciboulette) à partir de 6 mois
- 🍋1 goutte de jusCitron (quelques gouttes)Alternative: Pas de substitution, ou eau citronnée très diluée
2 servings
1
- CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the puree-free label
- Cut all main ingredients into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
- Peel and dice vegetables into regular 1.5 cm cubes
- Cook grains by steaming or in water (10-15 min)
- Wash and finely chop fresh herbs
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Prepare equipment: bowl, cutting board, knifeSet aside cooked ingredients to cool downCutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
- Do not cut too large: choking hazard
- Do not forget to remove fish bones (unless no fish)
- Do not leave thick skin on vegetables
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- ⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden puree
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
- Test cooking with a fork: should be melting-tender
- KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove puree-free
- Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Put the cooked main ingredient in a large bowl
- Add the cooked vegetables mashed into a smooth purée
- Fold in the cooled cooked grains
- Add the binder
- Pour in the olive oil and half of the herbs
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
- Shape with oiled hands
- Place on a tray
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsCookie cutters - Do not overmix: elastic dough
- Do not add too much flour: shapes become too dense
- Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles
- Do not make shapes too big: max 3-5 cm
- Do not leave air in the dough
- ⚠️ Check that utensils have not been in contact with puree
- 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: the shapes won't stick
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger shapes
3
- Prepare the cooking setup for pan-fried cooking
- Arrange the shapes leaving 2 cm between each
- Cook for 20 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Remove when shapes are golden and cooked through
- Let cool 3-4 min
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately
Cooking vesselSpatulaForkTongsTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the tray
- Do not move shapes in the first half of cooking
- Do not overcook: becomes hard and dry
- Do not use too high heat
- Do not forget to drain on paper if pan-fried
- Check cooking: fork comes out clean
- For 12-18 months: more moist cooking
- For 24-36 months: more golden cooking
- If browning too fast: lower the heat
- Air fryer cooking possible when applicable
- Remove when shapes come off easily
4
- Prepare an adapted dipping sauce
- Arrange the warm shapes on baby's plate
- Put the sauce bowl next to it
- Show how to dip
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- Do not cut too large for 12-18 months
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not put too much sauce
- Do not reheat several times
- ⚠️ NEVER add an ingredient with hidden puree
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Warm sauce: more appetizing
- For 12-18 months: cut in half lengthwise
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sauces
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
