Chicken Quinoa Pea Veggie Cubes
These Chicken Quinoa Pea Veggie Cubes are a nutritious and flavorful meal option for babies aged 12-18 months. Packed with protein from chicken, fiber from quinoa, and vitamins from peas, this recipe supports healthy growth and development. They are easy to prepare and can be frozen for convenient meal prep.
📝 Editor's Note
These cubes can be a great finger food for toddlers or easily pureed for younger eaters. You can substitute chicken with turkey or add other veggies like sweet potatoes for variety.
🥕 Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
👨🍳 Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced carrot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken, peas, garlic powder, and chicken broth.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine the mixture with cooked quinoa in a bowl and mix well.
🍴 Serving Suggestion
💡 Tips & Tricks
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Adjust the texture by mashing or pureeing to suit your baby's eating stage.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
This content has been prepared and updated by the Miny Memos Editorial Team.
⚕️ This content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
