12–18 months
Turkey and vegetable casserole
Main mealPrep 14 minCook 35 minPortions: 4
Ingredients
- 100 g of skinless turkey breast
- 1 medium potato
- 1 small carrot
- 1 small courgette
- Water
Method
- Remove the skin and visible fat from the turkey and cut it into small pieces.
- Cook in unsalted water until no pink remains, even at the thickest part.
- Peel the vegetables, cut them into small cubes and add them.
- Simmer with enough water to cover until the vegetables crush easily with a fork.
- Shred the turkey, chop it very finely, stir it through and serve once warm.
Texture
Small soft cubes of vegetable with finely chopped turkey, and no firm vegetable and no long strand left.
Serving
Serve warm and let your child try eating it with a fork. Portion out into a separate bowl.
Preparing for choking safety
All skin, fat and bone must be removed; turkey is never served as long strands but shredded and chopped fine. Carrot is never given raw. No stock cube is used.
Key nutrients
ProteinVitamin B12Vitamin A
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.
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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.