Peas, Cauliflower and Tofu with Spicy Orange

Babyment

Suitable for: 10 months to 12 months old baby

Ingredients:

• 1 Onion, medium size
• 2 tbs. Garlic, minced
• 1 lb. Peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 lb. Cauliflower, florets, fresh
• 1 lb. Tofu, firm, cubed
• 1/2 cup Almonds*, whole shelled
• 1/3 cup Coconut, unsweetened shredded
• 1 – 12 oz. can *Orange Juice, frozen concentrate
• 2 Navel Oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut in half
• 2 tsp. Ginger, ground
• 1/2 tsp. Turmeric, powder
• 3 tbs. Soy Sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tbs. Corn Starch

You may leave out advanced ingredients for younger babies.

This recipe is best served over Brown Rice. Begin cooking the rice at the same time you begin making this recipe. This recipe can be made in a microwave oven, on the stove top or in a wok.

Step 1: Peel and dice the Onion. Peel and mince the Garlic. Cook the Onion and Garlic until the Onions begin to get translucent. Mix frequently.

Step 2: Add the Peas, Cauliflower, Tofu, Orange Juice concentrate, Ginger and Turmeric. When the ingredients become hot add the Orange sections, Almonds, and shredded Coconut. Continue mixing to ensure that the ingredients are evenly cooked

Step 3: In a cup or small bowl mix the Soy Sauce and Corn Starch until they are smooth. When the vegetables are tender add the Soy Sauce – Corn Starch mixture and continue mixing until the Corn Starch is dissolved and thickens the liquid, and evenly coats the other ingredients. Serve over the Brown Rice and enjoy.

Nutritional Value of 100g of Peas:

Nutritional Value of 100g of Cauliflower:

Nutritional Value of 100g of Soft Tofu:

Benefits of Peas, Cauliflower and Tofu with Spicy Orange:

This dish is both tasty and nutritious for your baby. Introducing peas and cauliflowers to your baby early can also allow him or her to grow to love them and other vegetables.

Peas are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural water-soluble antioxidant. It can help your baby's body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

It also contains high amounts of vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient required for maintaining healthy membranes, skin, and eyesight.

Potassium in peas is good for maintaining healthy blood pressure, helps with your baby's muscle function and heart rhythm.

Cauliflowers are packed with vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that helps fight against harmful free radicals, boost your baby's immunity and prevents infections and cancers.

They are also rich in B vitamins such as folates, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6 as well as vitamin K. These vitamins are required for your baby's fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Manganese in cauliflowers is also essential for healthy bones, reduces the symptoms of asthma and is a powerful, energy-providing antioxidant.

Furthermore, tofu is a great source of iron, protein, calcium and contains all eight essential amino acids. It is also an excellent source of manganese, selenium and phosphorous. In addition, tofu is packed with magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1.