Omega 3
Omega 3 Description
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)
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.
Moroccan Lamb, with apricots, almonds and mint.
“I’m one of eleven and I’d give my mum a Michelin Star for her ability to create great tasting family meals like this one. Still one of my personal favourites”.
Paula Mee, Dietician, Dublin
Serves 7
For a variant of this swap the couscous for wholegrain rice.
Toddler – Cowboy Hotpot
“The colours and variety of textures in this dish will help your child to develop their taste and interests in new foods”
– Michelle Skelly, Clinical Dietician, Laois
What a great way to incorporate lots of vegetables and oily fish into your toddler’s diet. Sssssh don’t tell your toddler!
Serves 7
Baby – Easy Peasy Homemade Hummus
“Hummus is perfect to use as a dip for small pieces of fresh fruit and vegetables, or as a spread instead of butter. Infants love the savoury fresh taste and it’s a great way to encourage them to self-feed which develops their hand and eye co-ordination and feeding autonomy.”
Ruth Charles, Paediatric Dietician, Westmeath
Serves 12, suitable from 6 months on;
Tip! Why not set aside some of this mixture for the adults in the family and spice things up by blending in some chopped red chilli if you dare!
Toddler – Salmon Fish Fingers with wedges, roasted carrot & parsnip
“Salmon fish fingers – Ditch the processed fish and give this nutritious alternative to fish fingers a try!”
– Jessica Schram, Paediatric Dietitian, Dublin
Tip – Swap salmon with cod for a tasty alternative.
Toddler – Cheesy Egg Tortilla with chickpea and tomato salad
“Quick, easy and open to adding your own favourite extras.”
– Roberta McCarthy, Clinical Specialist Dietician, Dublin
This tasty vegetarian dish is packed with Iron which is important for your toddler’s brain development.
Serves 4
No Fuss Fruit Smoothie
Serves 5
Toddler – Pitta Pizza
“A great dish to get the kids involved with the meal when they are big enough to add their own toppings”
– Michelle Skelly, Clinical Dietician, Laois
Who would have thought a pizza could be both tasty and nutritious! This is a great finger food for toddlers.
Serves 2
Toddler – Sun dried Tomato Frittata
“This is so easy to make and serve and a great way to include well cooked egg which is a cheap, nourishing food for everyone. The natural sweetness of the tomato combined with the savoury herbs and cheese make it a choice that ’s full of natural goodness for your toddler to enjoy”.
– Ruth Charles, Paediatric Dietitian, Westmeath
A twist on your average egg dish, packed with vitamin D and Calcium which are important for your toddler’s rapidly growing bones.
Serves 4