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Haddock
with Spinach and Potatoes Baby Meal |
Fish is an important part of any diet. However, in younger children it is wise not to give
fish too often – once or twice a week is a great start to ensuring your child grows up to
like fish!
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Avoid feeding a child under the age of one year oily fish such as tuna as this
contains high levels of naturally found mercury.
KEY POINTS
Preparation Time: |
5 mins |
Cooking Time: |
20 mins |
How Difficult |
Easy |
Freeze? |
Yes |
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Servings |
6 |
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INGREDIENTS
Ingredients |
Metric |
Imperial |
USA |
Potato |
1 large |
Fresh spinach |
75g |
2¾ oz |
2½ cups |
Haddock |
1 small adult serving |
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Vegetable peeler
Sharp knife
Steamer or saucepan to cook the fruit
Mixing bowl
Hand blender or potato masher (depending on the age of your child)
Freezer storage containers
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Firstly, as always, ensure that ALL cooking equipment and work surfaces are
scrupulously clean. Peel and roughly chop the potato. The size of the cuts doesn’t matter as it will
all be pureed or mashed once cooked.
Wash the spinach. I tend to steam all fruit and vegetables and steaming fish is a great way of
preserving all the goodness and flavour.
Arrange the ingredients in your steamer or alternatively, you can boil the
vegetables and bake the fish in tin foil in the oven for approximately 20 (or until the fish flakes
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Once cooked, place the ingredients into a blender and whizz until the
desired consistency is achieved. To create a more textured dish, I have chosen to lightly
puree the haddock and spinach together and then mash the potato. (you may like to add a
little butter). |
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Next, mix the spinach and haddock puree together with the mashed potato. I added a small
amount of cooled, boiled water at this point to lessen the consistency slightly as it was
quite thick. Finally, when you are happy that the correct texture and
consistency has been achieved, spoon the mix into clean freezer trays. |
Allow to cool before freezing. After
freezing, ensure the food is piping hot throughout, then cool to a suitable temperature for
your baby to eat. You may also like to add a little of
your child's usual milk before serving.
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