Iron
Iron Description
Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry
Serves 3
Baby – Tasty Mince with Swede & Tomato Puree
“I didn’t realise how challenging being a parent was until I became one myself, but this recipe never failed me”
Paula Mee, Lead Dietician, Medfit Proactive, Dublin
Serves 5
Tip! You can’t get any better than good Irish beef! Make sure to ask your local butcher for a nice lean cut of beef which they will happily mince for you.
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding – Beef and Black Bean Sauce
(Serves 6)
Spinach Rolls
“Created by my mum as a way to disguise spinach, this soon became my favourite dinner. I have yet to serve this up to someone who doesn’t love it!”
Jessica Schram, Paediatric Dietician, Dublin.
Makes 8 Spinach Rolls; Serves 2.
Tip: Serve with seasonal salad.
Toddler – Beef and Veggie Burger
“Yummy burgers packed with extra goodness.”
– Jenny O’Dea, Nutritionist, Danone Baby Nutrition
These burgers are also great to cook for all the family at summer barbecues. You can make them bigger for the adults in the family.
Serves 4
Baby – Chickpea and Coriander Stew
“Full of interesting flavours.”
Michelle Skelly, Clinical Dietician, Laois
Tip! Chickpeas are so handy and are a great source of iron for your baby. It’s always good to have a few tins of chickpeas in the cupboard. Don’t be afraid to add in vegetables of your choice to this recipe.
Meatballs and Spaghetti
“It is often difficult to meet iron requirements in pregnancy, immediately after birth and in a toddler’s diet. This recipe provides a good source of Iron while also providing extra nutrients by adding vegetables to the sauce.”
Fiona Dunlevy, Senior Paediatric Dietician, Dublin
Serves 4
A classic dish rich in Iron and Vitamin C and great for the whole family!
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
NOTE: This recipe is for the planning pregnancy stage. Smoked salmon is not suitable during pregnancy. This recipe can also be eaten while breastfeeding.
(Serves 2)
Quick and Easy Chicken & Cashew Nut Stir Fry
(Serves 3)
Salmon and Asparagus Wraps
“There is something about the Irish palate that loves salmon. It is rich in omega-3, readily available, and very good value. In this recipe I sometimes use monkfish or sea trout instead”.
Neven Maguire, Chef and Father.