Tempeh and kiwi balls (nut-free)

Name: Tempeh and kiwi balls (nut-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g tempeh; 80 g broccoli; 50 g sweet potato; 30 g kiwi; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g chives; 1 piece egg

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

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy
Difficulty: 2
servings

Finger food
12-36 mois
Sans noix

Ingredients

60 gtempehAlternative: lamb
80 gbroccoliAlternative: leek
50 gsweet potatoAlternative: lentil pasta
30 gkiwiAlternative: apple
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gchivesAlternative: basil
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (tempeh kiwi balls)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Nut-Free label
Cut the tempeh into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
Cut the broccoli into regular 1.5 cm florets
Cook the sweet potato in water (15 min) until tender
Peel and dice the kiwi into small cubes
Wash and finely chop the chives
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 broccoli stems
Do not leave kiwi 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: broccoli 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 broccoli mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked sweet potato and diced kiwi
Add the binder (egg)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the chives
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape small balls 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 balls leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when balls are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

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

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup