Tempeh, cauliflower and pineapple tartelettes Mediterranean-An egg-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with tempeh and cauliflower. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed egg-free.
- Finger food
- 12-36 mois
- Sans oeuf
Little dishes, big smiles!
- 🍽️60 gtempehAlternative: chicken
- 🍽️80 gcauliflowerAlternative: green bell pepper
- 🍽️50 grice cakeAlternative: quinoa
- 🍽️30 gpineappleAlternative: grape
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gbasilAlternative: cardamom
- 🍽️1 pieceflax seeds + water (1 tbsp + 3 tbsp)Alternative: 2 tbsp apple compote
2 servings
1
- CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Egg-Free label
- Cut the tempeh into 2-3 cm pieces suitable for baby
- Cut the cauliflower into regular 1.5 cm florets
- Soften the rice cake in a little water (3 min)
- Cut the pineapple into small cubes (remove hard core)
Mix the flax seeds with water and let gel (10 min)
Wash and finely chop the basilTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
- Do not cut too large: choking hazard
- Do not leave tough cauliflower stems
- Do not forget to remove pineapple core
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- ⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden eggs
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
- Test cooking with a fork: cauliflower should be melting-tender
- KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove egg-free
- Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. tempeh mixes sometimes contain eggs)
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Crumble the cooked tempeh in a large bowl
- Add the cauliflower mashed into a smooth purée
- Fold in the softened rice cake and diced pineapple
- Add the binder (flax egg)
- Pour in the olive oil and half of the basil
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
- Shape the tartelettes with oiled hands
- Place in tartelette molds
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsSilicone tartelette molds - 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 tartelettes too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the dough
- ⚠️ Check that utensils have not been in contact with eggs
- 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 silicone tartelette molds for easy removal
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger tartelettes
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil the tartelette molds
- Arrange the tartelettes leaving 2 cm between each
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 17 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Remove when tartelettes are golden
- Let cool 3-4 min
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately
Tartelette moldsPastry brushForkTongsTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the molds
- Do not open the oven in the first 8 min
- Do not overcook: becomes hard and dry
- Do not use too high heat
- Do not unmould too hot: burns
- 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 to 160°C
- Test with a toothpick: should come out clean
- Remove when shapes come off easily
4
- Prepare a fresh pineapple cube garnish
- Arrange the warm tartelettes on baby's plate
- Add small pineapple pieces around (no core)
- Show how to pick up the tartelettes
- 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
- Always remove pineapple core before serving
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not put too many pineapple pieces
- Do not reheat several times
- ⚠️ NEVER add an ingredient with hidden eggs
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Pineapple adds color and vitamin C
- For 12-18 months: cut tartelettes in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
