The Best Roasted Baked Cauliflower Recipe - BLW

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The Benefits of Cauliflower For BLW?

Cauliflower is a fantastic choice for baby-led weaning (BLW) due to its numerous benefits. This versatile vegetable is packed with essential nutrients, including fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants, which can support a baby's overall growth and development. Introducing cauliflower during BLW can help expand a baby's palate, encouraging them to explore different textures and flavours from an early age. Its naturally soft texture and mild taste make it an ideal option for babies who are learning to self-feed. Additionally, cauliflower can be easily steamed, roasted, or mashed, providing a variety of ways to introduce this nutritious veggie to babies during the weaning process.

How To Serve Cauliflower To My Baby?

When introducing cauliflower to your baby during Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), it's essential to prepare it in a way that is safe and manageable for them to handle. Start by steaming or roasting the cauliflower until it is soft and easily mashable with gentle pressure. Once cooked, you can cut the cauliflower into small, manageable florets or mash it into a soft, textured consistency. By serving it in this manner, you allow your baby to grasp the pieces and explore the taste and texture at their own pace. When offering cauliflower during BLW, always ensure that it's cooked to an appropriate softness to minimise any choking hazards. Additionally, avoid adding salt to the cauliflower to keep the flavours simple and suitable for your baby's developing palate.

Can My baby Eat Spices In food?

Absolutely! Introducing spices to your baby during Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) can be both okay and safe. In fact, exposing your baby to a variety of flavours early on can help develop their palate and make them more open to different foods as they grow. Start with mild spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or mild curry blends, and gradually introduce more complex flavours as your baby becomes accustomed to different tastes and textures. It's important to avoid salt and sugar in their meals, but incorporating a range of spices can enhance the overall dining experience for your little one. Always consult with your health visitor and monitor your baby for any allergic reactions when introducing new spices.

Why You Should Make This Recipe For Your Baby?

Making a cauliflower bake for your baby is a fantastic idea for many reasons. First and foremost, cauliflower is highly nutritious, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants crucial for your baby's growth and development. By incorporating cauliflower into your baby's diet, you're providing them with a great source of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and fibre. Additionally, creating a cauliflower bake offers a delicious and creative way to serve this nutritious vegetable to your little one. The cauliflower’s bite-sized pieces are perfect for tiny hands. When prepared this way, cauliflower becomes a tasty meal or delicious side dish that your baby is more likely to enjoy this yummy comfort food, making weeknight dinners both nutritious and enjoyable.

I like the fact you can pop all the ingredients into one dish, mix and then bake! Roast cauliflower is such an easy vegetable to prepare, a fuss free meal that is easy to whip up if you are short on time!

Roasted cauliflower is a great recipe for picky eaters that you can make with minimal prep time! Easy recipes, like this one are great for all the family to enjoy! The Full recipe can be found below.

Ingredient information

Head of cauliflower - A versatile vegetable that can be used within so many recipes, great if your family are following a plant based diet.

Cherry tomatoes - These are great to have in the fridge and great for sauces. Check out my ‘Easy Tomato sauce’ recipe that uses cherry tomatoes as the main ingredient.

Olive oil - You could use avocado oil or vegetable oil as alternative options.

Garlic powder - You could use 1 clove of crushed garlic instead if you have this. I like to use garlic powder as this is a great staple to have in the fridge. You could in addition or instead of garlic powder use onion powder too.

Ground ginger - You could use a thumb sized piece of ginger grated using a lemon zester. Ground ginger is another great staple to have in the fridge.

Curry powder - I have used a medium curry powder, which works perfectly.

Black pepper - I always season with some black pepper and never with salt.

Serving suggestion

The baked cauliflower is great served with basmati rice and a dal, or it can be served in its own, as a stand alone meal.

You could easily blend this up to make a purée if you wanted to make a smooth purée for your baby.

You could also mash this too, as this the cauliflower and vegetables are easily mashable. This is a great versatile recipe!

You could add the roasted cauliflower to a loaded baked potato too as a delicious meal. A great way to enjoy a baked potato.

Why not try a slow cooker dal recipe with this or a yogurt flat bread or naan bread.

Storage instructions

The baked cauliflower can be stored in airtight containers, portioned into small containers or in a large airtight container. Then it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Alternatively you can store in airtight containers, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to store in small airtight containers so that it is pre-portioned, so it’s easily defrosted when I need it.

To defrost the cauliflower, leave in an airtight container in the fridge overnight to fully defrost.

To reheat, you can heat on the hob for 5 minutes or so n a medium heat.

Equipment used to help with this recipe

I have used a very useful pie dish to make this cauliflower bake, it has so many uses not just for pies! It’s a very good oven dish too!

I also use small airlock containers to portion and store in the fridge or freezer. Or you can use a large airlock container with the click shut lids. Dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.

Recipe | The Best Roasted Baked Cauliflower Recipe - BLW

Ingredients

Makes 4 portions

• 1 medium whole cauliflower, cut into florets

• 1 250g cherry tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder

• 1 teaspoon pepper (black or white)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180C or 350 degrees F.

• Pop the cauliflower florets, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger and black pepper into a baking dish or casserole dish and mix together using your hands or a spoon. Place the dish on a baking sheet.

• Add in a splash of boiling water .

• Pop into the oven for 45-50 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and cooked through.

Hope you and your family enjoy!

Recipe notes

The baked cauliflower is deliciously vegan friendly, you could add chicken or a plant based protein if you wish.

You can serve with a dal or as part of your main meal.

You could add panko breadcrumbs to the fresh cauliflower before you pop in the oven to add a crunch to the recipe.

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