**Zucchini Pea and Rice Balls: A Delightful Baby-Friendly Finger Food**
Treat your little ones to a nutritious and delectable snack with these Zucchini Pea and Rice Balls. Made with a blend of zucchini, peas, rice, and a touch of herbs, these bite-sized treats are not only packed with flavor but also provide essential nutrients for your baby's growth and development. Additionally, discover a variety of other delicious baby-friendly finger food recipes in this article, ranging from Carrot Sticks with Avocado Dip to Sweet Potato Fries and Apple and Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars. With these easy-to-follow recipes, you can create a delightful and wholesome snack menu that will keep your baby happy and satisfied.
ZUCCHINI PEA AND RICE BALLS- BABY FINGER FOOD
Still on my quest for foods that my 10 month old will eat! These balls were a hit last night! I also tried baking some of them, but he preferred the mushy consistency!* based on the one star review i attempted this again for my second child. if made with infant formula this works great! be sure to squeeze all the liquid from the zucchini. i also added blueberries to sweeten the taste. if it seems to runny...add more wheat flour to find the right consistency.
Provided by EagleRocker
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 50m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- cook rice
- steam veggies.
- combine rice, veggies, and formula in food processor and puree.
- Melt butter. Add butter and flour to puree.
- If baking, pre-heat oven to 350. Roll tablespoon size balls and press with a fork a la peanut putter cookies. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bottoms are golden brown. Makes 24 baked "cookies".
- If rolling balls, roll balls slightly larger than a pea (or what your child can handle). The batch will make A LOT of balls, but they can be put in the fridge for four days, or frozen for a month.
ZUCCHINI RICE PILAF
I created this colorful rice and veggie side dish one night by combining a few ingredients I had on hand. My husband, Robert, loved it and I have been making it ever since.-Lori Blevins, Douglasville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add zucchini; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
RISI E BISI
The classic Venetian dish of rice and peas known as risi e bisi makes for a perfect springtime Sunday lunch. This version includes the addition of baby zucchini, which is an acknowledged departure from tradition but a mighty delicious one. The desired final consistency is loose, almost brothy, not tight and creamy like risotto nor drippy like a zuppa. The Venetians use the term "all'onda," a reference to the swell of waves in the sea. Short-grain rice helps get that distinct starchy quality, but the rice can't do the job by itself; there has to be stirring throughout. Pour yourself a glass of a good Soave while you stir. You can have a nap after lunch, which is totally traditional.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, grains and rice, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broth in a small pot on the back burner over medium-low.
- Set a wide, shallow, long-handled pan over medium-low. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil until butter foams. Set the remaining 1 tablespoon butter back in the fridge to keep cold.
- Add scallions, season with a pinch of salt and stir until sweated and soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini coins, season with a pinch of salt, and stir until they start to sweat, begin to soften and become a little translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Push vegetables out to the edge of the pan in a ring, leaving an empty space in the center. Adjust heat - a tad hotter - then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rice. Stir rice until coated and glistening, and keep stirring until it begins sizzling slightly.
- Microplane the garlic over the sizzling rice, then draw the vegetables into the rice as well, stirring well to combine, leaving a little space - a moatlike ring - along the edges where the vegetables were.
- Add the peas to the empty outer space you just created. Run your spoon through them, keeping them in their outer ring, coating them in the oil and moisture. Season the whole business with another pinch of salt.
- Ladle a generous cup of hot broth over the rice mixture in the center, seasoning with salt at each addition of broth, and stirring as the liquid is absorbed. Add another generous cupful of broth, stirring the rice while it absorbs. Repeat once more with a third cup of hot broth, stirring until the rice starts to show signs of its signature starchy and creamy nature. Keep the peas at the outer edge as much as possible. (This might remind you of making homemade pasta, when you are whisking the eggs in the well of the flour and very slowly drawing in the flour.) This entire step should take about 20 minutes. Adjust the heat slightly along the way for a very gentle, hot steaming - not hard simmering - stirring all the while.
- Add the remaining broth all at once. The peas and vegetables will slightly float on the surface, while the rice will naturally remain submerged. Stir gently or shake and swirl the pan in the classic cresting, swelling wave style, all'onde, bringing everything together - rice, zucchini, peas, broth - about 7 more minutes, maybe 10 at most.
- Turn off heat. Season assertively with black pepper. Stir or swirl in the remaining chilled butter, and finish with the grated cheese. Serve hot.
ZUCCHINI BABY FOOD
Simple zucchini puree for one of your baby's first foods. The rule of thumb is to give your baby a new food for 2 to 3 days before introducing another to rule out any potential allergies. Once you've given zucchini for 2 to 3 days, you can combine it with another vegetable you've already introduced, such as carrot.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until very soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Transfer zucchini to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 10.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Choose small zucchini: Smaller zucchini tend to have fewer seeds and a milder flavor, making them ideal for this recipe.
- Grate the zucchini finely: This will help the zucchini to release its moisture and cook evenly.
- Press the zucchini to remove excess moisture: This will help to prevent the rice balls from becoming too soggy.
- Use cooked rice: Leftover rice works great for this recipe. If you don't have any cooked rice on hand, you can cook some quickly by following the package directions.
- Add flavor to the rice balls: You can add a variety of herbs, spices, or vegetables to the rice balls to taste. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chopped parsley.
- Use a food processor to make the rice balls: This will help to ensure that the rice balls are evenly mixed and have a smooth texture.
- Cook the rice balls until they are golden brown: This will help to create a crispy outer layer.
Conclusion:
Zucchini, pea, and rice balls are a delicious and healthy finger food that is perfect for babies and toddlers. They are easy to make and can be customized to your child's taste. These rice balls are a great way to get your child to eat their vegetables and provide them with essential nutrients.
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