Baby and toddler recipes

🫛 Pea, mint and courgette fritters

Soft, green fritters of peas, grated courgette and a little mint, bound with egg and flour. An easy vegetarian finger food that also helps keep egg and wheat in baby's diet.

From 7 monthsPrep 15 minCook 15 minFreezes wellContains: Egg, Milk

Makes about 12 small fritters

Ingredients

  • 150g frozen Pea (defrosted)
  • 1 medium Courgette (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 tbsp self-raising flour or plain flour with a pinch of baking powder
  • 4 leaves Mint (finely chopped)
  • 20g Cheddar (grated, pasteurised)
  • 1 tbsp Rapeseed oil (for frying)
  • zest of 1/4 Lemon

Method

  1. Roughly mash the peas so they are broken down.
  2. Mix in the courgette, egg, mint, cheddar and lemon zest.
  3. Stir in the flour to make a thick batter.
  4. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over a medium-low heat.
  5. Drop in tablespoons of batter and flatten slightly. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through in the middle.
  6. Drain on kitchen paper and cool before serving.

Serving it to your baby

At 7 months cut each fritter into strips baby can hold. From 9 months offer small whole fritters or bite-sized pieces. Check the middle is cooked through, since the egg needs to be fully set.

For the rest of the family

Serve adult portions with a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of salt and a spoon of yoghurt mixed with garlic and herbs.

Storing and reheating

Cool quickly (within an hour), then keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze in small portions for up to 2 months and defrost overnight in the fridge. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, stir, then let it cool before serving. Never reheat more than once. Reheat frozen fritters in the oven so they stay crisp.

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Questions parents ask

Can babies have peas whole?

Whole peas are small and can be slippery, so for younger babies mash or squash them, as in these fritters. Older babies with a good pincer grip can manage squashed peas.

Can I make these egg-free?

Yes. Use 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water instead of the egg, and leave out the cheese for a vegan version.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).