If your child has already introduced food, they also have the right to enjoy dinner. Here we teach you three Christmas food recipes for your baby. Get inspired!
The time to gather everyone around the table is one of the most anticipated moments for families on Christmas Eve. Who doesn’t like to enjoy all those delicious traditional dishes that fill the eyes – and the stomach – at this time of year? And children can start participating too, you see? Those who have already dealt with the introduction of food, of course. It is part of physical and social development. Being together at the table from the very beginning, with the rest of the family, helps children learn to eat well and healthily. Newborns will love to enjoy every moment – whether it’s a party or not – on their mother’s chest. But if your kid is already older, here are 3 Christmas food recipes for the kid, they can enjoy, with no regrets.
Ah, depending on your baby’s age, go slow and confirm with your pediatrician ahead of time if it’s okay to offer the ingredients below. No one is going to want to spend the holidays with a tummy ache or a food allergy, right?
Pasta with spinach and tomato sauce
Pasta is almost unanimous among children. Spinach and tomato sauce are perfect because they leave the dish with the colors of Christmas. Thus, you can get in the mood!
Ingredients:
Macaroni (in the shape you prefer)
salt to taste
½ cup of olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
½ cup of walnuts
1 clove of garlic
1 bunch of spinach
Cherry tomatoes to taste
Method of preparation:
Remove the spinach leaves and wash them well, together with the tomatoes. Thoroughly dry the leaves with a salad spinner. Take them to the blender or processor and add the walnuts, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil. Add a little salt and beat until smooth. Reserve. Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package. Drain well. Mix the pesto into the pasta until it turns green, being careful not to break the pasta. Serve on a plate with some tomatoes scattered on top.
Cod porridge with potatoes
Can the child eat cod? Depending on the preparation, yes! This right here is an interesting adaptation of Christmas food, because you can use some of the fish that goes on the family plate and prepare it for the baby. see how
Ingredients:
1 handful of desalted cod cut into small pieces (chop well and be careful not to leave bones!)
½ medium chopped onion
1 small clove of minced garlic
1 medium potato diced
½ cup chopped parsley
Olive oil and salt to taste
grated parmesan (if your child can)
Method of preparation:
Cook the potato with a little water until soft. Love and mix like a puree and reserve. Put a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and, after it has warmed up a bit, fry the garlic and onion. Add the cod and saute until peaked, lightly browned. Add the potato and mix a little more. Serve in a bowl, with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. If your child can already eat cheese, sprinkle it with a little Parmesan and take it to the oven to brown.
Christmas watermelon
Fruit solves the dessert. Here, by nature, we chose watermelon, which is also ready-made and decorated with Christmas food coloring.
For the cutest serving, cut a slice into a triangular shape and stick it onto a stick of ice cream. Ready!
Water, water and more water
To drink, if your baby is no longer taking breast milk, prefer to offer water. Fruit juices are only recommended after 1 year, because they can raise the blood sugar level very quickly due to the sugar in the fruit.
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Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
