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Mackerel Potato Spinach Mash for Babies (12 months+)

Use a suitable low-mercury mackerel species, cook it fully, and inspect for bones before mixing with potato.

12 months+Dinner25 minEasy
Mackerel Potato Spinach Mash
  • Age Range12 months+
  • Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Fish

Ingredients

  • 60g fresh mackerel fillet, skin removed and fully deboned
  • 1 small potato, peeled and chopped
  • 1 handful fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp water or unsalted cooking liquid

Preparation

  1. Peel, chop and steam potato until completely fork-tender.

  2. Wash spinach and remove fibrous stems; cook until thoroughly tender.

  3. Choose an appropriate low-mercury mackerel species (not king mackerel); cook the fillet fully and check meticulously for bones and skin.

  4. Flake fish finely and mash with tender potato and spinach, loosening with safe water if needed.

  5. Stir in olive oil, inspect for bones again and cool before offering.

Serving by Age

Serve a soft mashed mixture without fish bones, skin or fibrous spinach.

12 months+

This recipe is listed for 12m+, so the 9m+ field does not recommend serving it earlier. Within the listed age range and when your baby can manage the texture, serve as a soft mash or slightly lumpy texture; ensure fish is fully deboned and flaked well for safe eating.

Allergen Information

Contains fish. Avoid high-mercury king mackerel; check local species and fish advice for young children.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Mackerel Potato Spinach Mash?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Mackerel Potato Spinach Mash contain?

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

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