Firm tofu and yellow bell pepper muffins with mint (fish-free)

Name: Firm tofu and yellow bell pepper muffins with mint (fish-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g firm tofu; 80 g yellow bell pepper; 50 g rice cake; 30 g orange; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g mint; 1 piece egg

A fish-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with firm tofu and yellow bell pepper. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed fish-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook

Ingredients

60 gfirm tofuAlternative: tempeh
80 gyellow bell pepperAlternative: kale
50 grice cakeAlternative: millet
30 gorangeAlternative: watermelon
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gmintAlternative: cardamom
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (tofu mint muffins)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Fish-Free label
Press the firm tofu to remove excess water (15 min)
Peel and dice the yellow bell pepper into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Soften the rice cake in a little water (3 min)
Peel and dice the orange into small cubes (remove seeds)
Wash and finely chop the mint
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 yellow bell pepper skin
Do not forget to remove orange seeds
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden fish

Texture tip

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

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Crumble the pressed firm tofu in a large bowl
Add the yellow bell pepper mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the softened rice cake and diced orange
Add the binder (egg)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the mint
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the muffins with oiled hands
Place in muffin tin

3. Cooking (baked)

19 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil the muffin tin
Arrange the muffins leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 17 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when muffins are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh orange segment garnish
Arrange the warm muffins on baby's plate
Add small orange pieces around (seedless)
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