Baked Courgette (Zucchini) Fries For Babies And Kids
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Benefits Of Courgette For BLW
If you’re looking for an alternative to potato fries, look no further! This courgette fries recipe is sure to get your little ones and your taste buds bursting!
Courgette, also known as zucchini, is a great first food for baby-led weaning diets due to its numerous benefits. This mild and easy-to-digest vegetable is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
Its soft texture makes it ideal for babies who are just starting to explore solid foods. Courgettes are also low in calories and high in fibre, helping digestion and promoting a healthy gut.
Introducing courgette early on can help babies develop a taste for a healthy vegetable and encourage healthy eating habits in the long run. Additionally, the versatility of courgette allows for various cooking methods, making it a convenient and nutritious option for baby-led weaning.
Courgette Is A Great Finger Food
Courgette can be a great finger food for baby-led weaning (BLW) for several reasons. Its shape is easy for little hands to grasp and explore, promoting fine motor skills development. Courgette has a mild flavour that is palatable for most babies, making it a good introduction to solid foods.
It is also nutrient-dense, providing essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, which are important for a growing baby. Additionally, courgette can be easily steamed, roasted, or grilled to a soft texture, making it ideal for babies who are just starting on solids and exploring different textures.
Overall, courgette's versatility, mild taste, and nutritional benefits make it a wonderful choice for BLW.
Vegan Friendly Side Dish
This vegan-friendly courgette recipe is not only nutritious but also delicious, making it ideal for little ones from 6 months old and beyond. Courgettes are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making them a great addition to a baby's diet.
This recipe can be a nutritious snack option that is easy to prepare and gentle on the baby's tummy. Whether steamed, puréed, or mashed, courgettes offer a mild flavour and soft texture that babies tend to enjoy.
Additionally, this versatile vegetable can be combined with other ingredients as the baby's palate develops, creating endless possibilities for tasty and wholesome meals.
Introduce New Flavours To Your Baby
Introducing new flavours to your baby can be an exciting journey of exploration and discovery. This recipe provides a wonderful opportunity to safely introduce your little one to a variety of tastes and textures.
By gradually offering new ingredients in a controlled and mindful manner, you can help expand your baby's palate and encourage a lifelong love for diverse foods.
Remember to always monitor for any signs of allergies. With this recipe, you can create a safe and delicious culinary experience for your baby, setting the stage for a lifetime of flavourful adventures.
Not only are these courgette fries delicious they are so quick and easy to make! It’s just as case of mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl and then baking!
I find baking/roasting veggies in herbs and spices my son seems to give it a try more often, making them a big hit!
You must give these a go! They can go alongside anything or eaten on their own as a snack. A great option for the whole family, the possibilities are endless. The full recipe can be found below.
Ingredient information
Courgette - I love to use courgettes in recipes, they are so versatile and yummy! They love to soak up flavour, and are speedy to cook with!
Ground almonds - If you don’t have ground almonds in your cupboard you need to get some! They work so well in sweet and savoury fishes.
Sumac - I love this spice! It’s so subtle, not spicy so perfect to use for your baby and kids.
Olive oil - I have used olive oil but you can use avocado oil!
Serving suggestion
These can be eaten as a yummy veggie snack, or can be substituted for potato fries and served alongside some fish, alongside a sandwich lunch, or with a main meal such as cottage pie or Mac n cheese!
Storage instructions
The courgette fries can be frozen for up to 3 months in the freezer as part of your freezer stash, however they are best eaten straight away cooled down of course! The fries can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, in an airtight container!
To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight until fully thawed.
To reheat, place in a preheated oven from frozen on 180C/350F for 10-15 minutes.
Once thawed and cooked the fries will not be able to be re-frozen.
Equipment Used To Help With This Recipe
Baking sheet - I have chosen to use a non-stick and BPA free baking sheet - they are easy to clean and, if you buy more than one, easily stackable and easily stored.
Large bowl - Definitely choose a stainless steel one - they are lighter than the stone or glass ones and very easy to clean.
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Recipe | Baked Courgette (Zucchini) Fries For Babies And Kids
Makes 16 fries
1 medium courgette
1 teaspoon ground almonds
1 teaspoon Sumac
1 teaspoon olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
Pre heat the oven to 180C or 350F degrees. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
Remove both ends of the courgette, Chop the courgette into 16 wedges or thin strips.
Pop the courgette wedges into a large bowl and add the ground almonds, Sumac and olive oil and mix using your hands or a spoon.
Lay the courgette wedges onto the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
Pop in the oven for 25 minutes, until golden brown.
Serve at room temperature for babies.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
If you didn’t want to use the ground nut and spice you could just roast them In some olive oil, black pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder!
I would highly recommend the recipe though and experiment with some spices!
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