12–18 months
Baked courgette fritters
Main mealPrep 18 minCook 28 minPortions: 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium courgettes
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons of fine bulgur wheat
Method
- Soak the bulgur in a little hot water until it has swollen and softened completely.
- Peel and grate the courgettes and squeeze out the liquid firmly by hand.
- Mix the courgette, the softened bulgur and the beaten egg; add no salt.
- Spread finger-length flat pieces on a lined tray.
- Bake at a moderate heat until the egg is fully cooked; take them out before they brown and harden, and serve once warm.
Texture
A flat piece firm enough to hold but soft enough to squash under your finger, with no browned hard crust and no firm bulgur grain left.
Serving
Give one piece at a time, long enough that a bit sticks out of your child's fist.
Preparing for choking safety
It is not fried; a browned, hard outside is a risk. The pieces are shaped long and flat rather than round. The egg must be fully cooked and the bulgur must not stay firm.
Key nutrients
ProteinCholineVitamin B12Vitamin D
Storage
Cool within 1 to 2 hours of cooking, then refrigerate or freeze in small portions. Use a refrigerated portion within 2 days. Eat a defrosted portion within 24 hours. When reheating, heat until steaming hot all the way through, then let it cool before serving, and reheat any portion only once. Throw away a half-eaten portion rather than storing or reheating it.
Safety
Your child should be sitting upright and someone should stay with them while they eat. No salt or sugar is added to these recipes; honey is not given before one year. Their back teeth may not be through yet, so every piece must be soft enough to squash with gums and cut to a safe size. Children do not all manage the same texture at the same age — follow your child's pace rather than pushing. If your child has an allergy, eczema, or a family history of allergy, talk to your GP or health visitor before introducing new foods. Introduce foods that can trigger an allergic reaction one at a time and in small amounts, so you can spot any reaction.
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Recipes are a suggestion; they do not replace breast milk, formula, or your child's own feeding plan. If there is an allergy or a specific dietary situation, speak with a health professional.