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Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil Mash for Babies (7-10 months)

Tender zucchini and fully hydrated couscous make a moist wheat-based mash. The grains must be cooked according to their packaging, not merely wetted with lukewarm water.

7-10 monthsLunch15 minEasy
Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil Mash
  • Age Range7-10 months
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 12 minutes
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp couscous
  • 1/2 zucchini, grated
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Warm water

Preparation

  1. Wash zucchini, trim and grate finely; steam until soft and mashable.

  2. Prepare couscous with freshly boiled water following the package's liquid ratio and standing time; fluff and check that no dry or hard grains remain.

  3. Combine with zucchini, adding safe water if needed to form a moist cohesive mash.

  4. Stir in olive oil, check temperature and serve.

Serving by Age

Serve as a moist cohesive mash without dry grains or firm zucchini. For babies managing texture, offer tiny fully softened grains mixed through mashed zucchini, with an iron-rich food alongside.

7 months+

This recipe is listed for 7–10 months, so the 6m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, offer completely softened couscous and tender zucchini as a moist blend.

9 months+

Moist fully hydrated couscous mixed with finely mashed zucchini.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten). Check couscous packaging and cross-contact information; follow an individual wheat-allergy or coeliac plan where relevant.

Storage

Refrigerate untouched portions promptly and use within 24 hours; reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool. Discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil Mash?

Refrigerate untouched portions promptly and use within 24 hours; reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool. Discard feeding-bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Couscous + Zucchini + Olive Oil 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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