Baby and toddler recipes

🍚 Cod and pea baby risotto

A soft, creamy risotto with flakes of cod, sweet peas and a little parmesan, made with water instead of stock so it stays low in salt.

From 7 monthsPrep 5 minCook 25 minFreezes wellContains: Fish, Milk

Makes about 4 baby portions

Ingredients

Method

  1. Melt the butter and gently soften the leek for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the rice for a minute, then add the hot water a ladle at a time, stirring often, for about 15 minutes.
  3. Lay the cod on top of the rice, cover and cook for 5 minutes until it flakes.
  4. Add the peas and cook for 3 more minutes until everything is soft.
  5. Flake the fish through the rice, checking for bones, then stir in the parmesan and lemon.
  6. Mash or blend for younger babies.

Serving it to your baby

At 7 months, mash so the peas are crushed and the rice is soft and creamy. From 9 months, serve as it is on a preloaded spoon, or let your baby scoop with their hands.

For the rest of the family

Make extra and add stock for the adults' portion, plus black pepper, more parmesan and herbs.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly and keep covered in the fridge for up to 1 day, or freeze for up to 2 months (only if the fish was not previously frozen). Defrost in the fridge, reheat until piping hot throughout, then cool before serving. Never reheat more than once.

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Questions parents ask

Can babies eat parmesan?

Yes, a small amount of pasteurised parmesan is fine from 6 months, though it is quite salty, so use just a little to add flavour.

Should peas be mashed for babies?

Yes, for young babies. Whole peas are small and round, so squash them flat or mash them until your baby is confident with a pincer grip.

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