Baby and toddler recipes

🟡 Turmeric tofu scramble

Name: Turmeric tofu scramble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 baby portions
Ingredients: 100g firm Tofu; 1 pinch Turmeric; 1 tsp Nutritional yeast; a handful Spinach; half Tomato; 1 tsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Oat drink

A vegan alternative to scrambled egg made with crumbled tofu, turmeric and soft vegetables. A good source of plant protein, calcium and iron.

From 7 monthsPrep 5 minCook 8 minContains: Soya, Gluten

Makes 2 baby portions

Ingredients

100g firm Tofu (drained and patted dry)
1 pinch Turmeric
1 tsp Nutritional yeast (fortified, optional)
a handful Spinach (finely chopped)
half Tomato (finely chopped)
1 tsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Oat drink (fortified)

Method

Crumble the tofu into small pieces with your fingers.
Warm the oil in a pan and add the tomato and spinach. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tofu, turmeric and nutritional yeast and stir.
Pour in the oat drink and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and creamy.
Cool before serving.

Serving it to your baby

From 7 months, mash the tofu finer for a softer texture and serve on a spoon. From 9 months, leave in small crumbles for pincer practice or serve on toast.

For the rest of the family

Season adults' with salt, black pepper and chilli, and add mushrooms or spring onion.

Storing and reheating

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until piping hot, then cool.

How to introduce soya · How to introduce gluten

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Questions parents ask

Is tofu safe for babies?

Yes. Tofu is soft, protein rich and fine from 6 months. It contains soya, a common allergen, so introduce it on its own first.

Does nutritional yeast contain salt?

Check the label. Many brands are low in salt and fortified with B12, which is useful for vegan families.

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).