Baby Food Baked Quinoa W White Beans And Veggies 8 Months

BABY FOOD: BAKED QUINOA W/ WHITE BEANS AND VEGGIES (8 MONTHS +)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Cook quinoa according to box. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chopped zucchini and cannellini beans and saute for 5 or so minutes. Add frozen veggies, can of diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce and mix together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spray a deep baking dish with cooking spray and transfer quinoa mixture to baking dish. Place in oven and cook for 30 minutes. Let cool and then serve. If pureeing, puree your little one's portion with a little water and blend until desired texture. Enjoy!

QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs: toss to combine.