Baby Food: Baked Quinoa W/ Beans And Veggies (8 Months +)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup organic quinoa
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 zucchini, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen organic mixed vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, greenbeans, and corn)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can organic diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup organic marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f cook quinoa according to box. heat 2 tsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. add chopped zucchini and cannellini beans and saute for 5 or so minutes. add frozen veggies, can of diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. remove from heat and add cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce and mix together. season with salt and pepper to taste. spray a deep baking dish with cooking spray and transfer quinoa mixture to baking dish. place in oven and cook for 30 minutes. let cool and then serve. if pureeing, puree your little one's portion with a little water and blend until desired texture. enjoy!