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Couscous + Carrot + Pumpkin Mash for Babies (7-10 months)

Carrot and pumpkin make a soft vegetable base for wheat couscous. Start the firmer carrot first and hydrate couscous fully according to the product instructions.

7-10 monthsDinner20 minEasy
Couscous + Carrot + Pumpkin Mash
  • Age Range7-10 months
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 15 minutes
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp couscous
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin cubes
  • 1/2 carrot, sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Preparation

  1. Peel, deseed and dice pumpkin. Wash, peel and finely chop carrot.

  2. Steam carrot first, adding pumpkin so both become completely fork-tender.

  3. Prepare couscous separately with freshly boiled water following package directions; confirm it is fully hydrated and soft.

  4. Mash vegetables with couscous into a moist cohesive consistency; stir in olive oil and cool before serving.

Serving by Age

Keep the mash moist and cohesive, with fork-tender carrot and no dry couscous. Move toward soft lumps only as skills develop; add a source of iron alongside.

7 months+

Outside the listed 7–10 month range; if appropriate, serve very smooth and moist.

9 months+

Moist mashed vegetables mixed with fully softened couscous.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten) from couscous. Check the package and additional ingredients and follow any allergy plan.

Storage

Refrigerate clean untouched portions promptly for up to 24 hours or freeze promptly; reheat thoroughly, stir, cool and discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Couscous + Carrot + Pumpkin Mash?

Refrigerate clean untouched portions promptly for up to 24 hours or freeze promptly; reheat thoroughly, stir, cool and discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Couscous + Carrot + Pumpkin Mash contain?

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

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