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Bulgur Wheat + Zucchini + Olive Oil for Babies (9-12 months)

Bulgur is cracked wheat, so cooking time depends on its grind. For the stated 9–12 month range, ensure grains are fully softened and mixed into moist zucchini rather than left dry or chewy.

9-12 monthsLunch21 minMedium
Bulgur Wheat + Zucchini + Olive Oil
  • Age Range9-12 months
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 18 minutes
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup bulgar wheat
  • 1/2 zucchini, diced
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Preparation

  1. Rinse bulgur if directed and cook in adequate water following its package directions until completely tender; coarse bulgur may require substantially longer cooking.

  2. Wash zucchini, trim, dice finely and steam or simmer until it squashes easily with a fork.

  3. Drain grain if needed and mix into a moist zucchini mash, adding safe water to avoid a dry crumbly texture.

  4. Stir in olive oil; check for chewy grains, cool and serve.

Serving by Age

Offer spoonable soft grains bound in mashed zucchini. Do not serve dry scattered grains or large firm zucchini cubes; this preparation is not automatically a finger food.

9 months+

Moist spoonable fully cooked bulgur with soft mashed zucchini.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten) from bulgur; check its label and follow any individual wheat allergy or coeliac guidance.

Storage

Refrigerate clean untouched portions promptly, use within 24 hours or freeze promptly. Reheat thoroughly until steaming hot, stir well, cool and discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Bulgur Wheat + Zucchini + Olive Oil?

Refrigerate clean untouched portions promptly, use within 24 hours or freeze promptly. Reheat thoroughly until steaming hot, stir well, cool and discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Bulgur Wheat + Zucchini + Olive Oil contain?

It contains Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

Sources & References

This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:

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