Vegetarian

Vegetarian Description

Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup

This is one of my favourite soups that I discovered while I was pregnant. I’ve been making it ever since.

Aileen Regan, Dietitian, Medical Director, Danone Baby Nutrition

Serves 6

Tip! Ideal for freezing! This will come in useful for those nights when you want something fast!

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.

Granola

“Busy mums find this no added sugar breakfast keeps them brimming with energy right up until lunch!”

Ellen Roche, Dietician, Kilkenny.

40 servings

Note it is important to allow for the full baking time as a shorter time may result in the granola being too moist, therefore going off within a few days of storage.

Also a great nutritious afternoon snack.

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.

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!