Quinoa, cherry tomato and plum rosemary-style (fish-free)

Name: Quinoa, cherry tomato and plum rosemary-style (fish-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g quinoa; 80 g cherry tomato; 50 g chia; 30 g plum; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g rosemary; 1 piece egg

A fish-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with quinoa, cherry tomato and plum. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed fish-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy

Ingredients

60 gquinoaAlternative: firm tofu
80 gcherry tomatoAlternative: cucumber
50 gchiaAlternative: buckwheat
30 gplumAlternative: avocado
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 grosemaryAlternative: oregano
1 pieceeggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (quinoa tomato plum rosemary)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Fish-Free label
Cook the quinoa as directed, then cool slightly
Cut the cherry tomato into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Soak the chia seeds in water (10 min)
Pit and dice the plum into small cubes
Wash and finely chop the rosemary
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 tomato skins
Always remove plum pits
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: tomato 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

Mix the cooked quinoa and soaked chia in a large bowl
Add the cherry tomato mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the diced plum
Add the binder (egg)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the rosemary
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the pieces with oiled hands
Place in a baking dish

3. Cooking (baked)

18 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil the baking dish
Arrange the pieces leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 16 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 plum cube garnish
Arrange the warm pieces on baby's plate
Add small plum pieces around (pitted)
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