Choose a soup or stew with grains, vegetables, beans or lentils. The recipes vary from brothy to thicker spoonable dishes. Adjust the final texture and cool the portion before serving.
1. Winter Veggie and Barley Toddler Stew
Barley and winter vegetables make a spoonable stew. In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Spiced Chickpea and Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Chickpeas, pumpkin and lentils make a spiced soup. In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Hearty Black Bean and Quinoa Toddler Chili
Black beans and quinoa form a thick chili. Remove from heat and allow the chili to cool slightly.
4. Quinoa and Lentil Stew with Seasonal Vegetables
Quinoa and lentils are cooked with seasonal vegetables. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
5. Hearty Millet and Vegetable Soup
Millet and vegetables make a hearty soup. Remove from heat and stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice to enhance iron absorption.
6. Creamy Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Coconut Milk
Chickpeas and spinach simmer with coconut milk. Add the cooked chickpeas and stir to coat with the spices.
7. Sweet Potato and Amaranth One-Pot Stew
Sweet potato and amaranth make a one-pot stew. Remove from heat and let the stew cool slightly.
8. One-Pot Sweet Potato and Black-Eyed Pea Stew
Sweet potato and black-eyed peas make a vegetable stew. Once cooked, allow the stew to cool slightly.
9. One-Pot Beetroot and Chickpea Stew
Beetroot and chickpeas give this stew its color and texture. Stir in diced carrots, sweet potato, and beetroot cubes.
10. One-Pot Hearty Millet and Chickpea Vegetable Stew
Millet, chickpeas and vegetables make a spoonable stew. Five minutes before finishing, add chopped spinach and stir it into the stew to wilt.
Choose what to make
The black-bean chili is thicker than the millet soup, while barley and quinoa add different textures to the stews. Adjust the finished texture and cool the portion before serving.
Before you start
Check the complete ingredient list and prepare the food’s texture, shape and portion for your child’s eating skills. Supervise eating and follow the individual recipe’s cooling and storage instructions.
