Tempeh and chard oregano-style (nut-free)

Name: Tempeh and chard oregano-style (nut-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g tempeh; 80 g chard; 50 g lentil pasta; 30 g grape; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g oregano; 1 piece egg

A nut-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with tempeh and chard. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed nut-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

60 gtempehAlternative: ground beef
80 gchardAlternative: carrot
50 glentil pastaAlternative: Jerusalem artichoke
30 ggrapeAlternative: strawberries
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 goreganoAlternative: rosemary
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (tempeh with chard)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Nut-Free label
Cut the tempeh into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
Remove chard stems and cut leaves into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the lentil pasta in water (8 min) until tender
Cut the grapes in half (remove seeds)
Wash and finely chop the oregano
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave tough chard stems
Do not forget to remove grape seeds
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden nuts

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: chard should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove nut-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. tempeh mixes sometimes contain nut traces)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Crumble the cooked tempeh in a large bowl
Add the chard mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked lentil pasta and halved grapes
Add the binder (egg)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the oregano
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the pieces with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (baked)

17 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil a baking sheet
Arrange the pieces leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when pieces are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh grape half garnish
Arrange the warm pieces on baby's plate
Add small grape pieces around (seedless)
Show how to pick up the pieces
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup