12m+ recipe
Creamy Cauliflower Peas Pasta
A toddler-friendly meal idea for soft family-style eating from 12m+.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat pasta
- 1/4 cup cauliflower
- 2 tbsp green peas
- 2 tbsp full-fat paneer made from pasteurized milk, grated
- 1 tsp ghee
Method
- Steam the cauliflower and peas until soft.
- Blend them into a smooth sauce.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add the vegetable sauce.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and grated paneer.
- Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Texture tip
- 12-18 months: Chop the pasta into smaller pieces.
- 18M+: Serve whole pasta shapes with a thicker sauce.
Nutritionist note
Cauliflower and peas provide vitamins and fiber, while paneer adds protein and calcium.
Parent tip
Add a spoonful of plain full-fat yogurt made from pasteurized milk if you want an even creamier sauce.
Allergen note
Contains or may include: Milk, Wheat. Check every packaged ingredient label and follow your child’s allergy plan.
Parent note: introduce new foods one at a time, adjust texture for your baby’s readiness, and check with your pediatrician for allergies, medical conditions, or feeding concerns. Seat your child upright and supervise closely throughout every meal.
