Brown Rice Chicken and Peach Stew

Babyment

Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby

Ingredients:

• 1/2 c cooked boneless turkey or chicken – chopped
• 1/4 c cooked brown rice
• 1 ripe peach, pitted, peeled and steamed or baked
• 1 tb peach juice (or apple juice)
• 1 tb milk

Preparation and Cooking Method:

Step 1: Mix all ingredients together, transfer to blender/food processor and puree or chop to make textured for older babies.

Variations:

Cook chicken pieces and peach together in a pot with a scant amount of water – simmer until chicken pieces are cooked; approximately 20 minutes. Keep an eye on the water level when using small amounts of water and simmering. Add the rice to the cooked chicken and peach and then process as needed for your baby’s texture preference.

You can also substitute peach with other fruits like mango or papaya.

Nutritional Value of 100g of Chicken:

Nutritional Value of 100g of Peach:

Nutritional Value of 1 cup (195 g) of Brown Rice:

Benefits of Brown Rice Chicken and Peach Stew:

Chicken is high in protein and iron. It is one of the most easily digested of the meats.

Peaches are also high in Vitamin C and Vitamin A and they contain a great amount of fiber. They are also a natural laxative.

Brown rice is high in manganese, which is essential for healthy bones. Manganese also reduces the symptoms of asthma and is a powerful, energy-providing antioxidant.

Brown rice is also high in many beneficial minerals such as phosphorus and high in fiber.