General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Ratatouille

Name: Ratatouille
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 1 zucchini; 1 bell pepper; 2 tomatoes; Fresh basil

Classic French vegetable stew

Ages: 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 50 min
Serves: 4

Vegan
Gluten free

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

1 eggplant
1 zucchini
1 bell pepper
2 tomatoes
Fresh basil

Food guides for this recipe

Basil
Bell Pepper
Eggplant (Aubergine)
Olive Oil
Tomato
Zucchini

Method

1
Dice all vegetables
2
Sauté in olive oil
3
Simmer for 30 minutes
4
Add basil before serving

Sources

This guide is based on published guidance from:

AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Choking Prevention
CDC: Choking Hazards
WHO: Guideline for complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months

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