Quinoa and broccoli muffins in the pan (dairy-free)

Name: Quinoa and broccoli muffins in the pan (dairy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g quinoa; 80 g broccoli; 50 g brown rice; 30 g cherries; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g basil; 1 piece silken tofu

A dairy-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with quinoa and broccoli. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed milk-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook

Ingredients

60 gquinoaAlternative: chicken
80 gbroccoliAlternative: green bell pepper
50 gbrown riceAlternative: chickpea flour
30 gcherriesAlternative: mandarin
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gbasilAlternative: coriander
1 piecesilken tofuAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (muffins)

15 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Dairy-Free label
Rinse the quinoa and cook it in water (15 min)
Cut the broccoli into small florets (1.5 cm)
Cook the brown rice by steaming or in water (25-30 min)
Pit the cherries and cut in half if needed
Wash and finely chop the basil
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Prepare equipment: bowl, cutting board, knife, muffin tin

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlMuffin tin

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave cherry pits in the recipe
Do not leave broccoli stems too thick
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden milk

Texture tip

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 dairy-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. quinoa sometimes processed with milk)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Put the cooked quinoa in a large bowl
Add the broccoli mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked brown rice and pitted cherries
Add the binder (silken tofu)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the basil
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape muffins with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (pan-fried in muffin tin)

12 min

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick muffin tin
Place the muffins in the pan
Cook over medium-low heat for 5 min on each side
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when muffins are golden and cooked through
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Drain on absorbent paper

Non-stick muffin pan

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh cherry slice garnish
Arrange the warm muffins on baby's plate
Add a few pitted cherry halves around
Show how to pick up the muffins
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup