Stir-Fried Baby Zucchini Side Dish
Super Easy Baby Zucchini Stir-Fry Recipe for Baby Food
A simple and delicious recipe for baby zucchini stir-fry, perfect as a nutritious side dish for toddlers. This recipe focuses on creating a tender texture and natural sweetness that babies will love.
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 baby zucchini
- 1/4 onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To encourage fine motor skill development and make it easier for your baby to pick up with chopsticks, thinly slice the baby zucchini and onion into long, matchstick shapes. This shape helps babies grasp the food more easily than cubes.
Step 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced onion first and stir-fry until fragrant. Sautéing the onion first deepens its natural sweetness and flavor.
Step 3
Once the onion releases a pleasant aroma, add the prepared baby zucchini to the pan and stir-fry together. Baby zucchini cooks quickly, so be mindful not to overcook it.
Step 4
Since the vegetables are sliced thinly, they can break apart if stir-fried for too long. Cook them over medium-low heat until they become slightly translucent. This cooking method preserves a delightful crunchy yet tender texture that babies enjoy.
Step 5
For babies around one year old, the natural sweetness of the zucchini and onion is often sufficient, so you might not need any seasoning. For this recipe, a tiny pinch of salt was added to enhance the flavors. Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon of crushed sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and taste. Crushed sesame seeds offer a richer flavor and are easier for babies to digest compared to whole seeds.
Step 6
This effortlessly prepared baby zucchini stir-fry side dish becomes a wonderful and nutritious meal component for your baby. Enjoy serving this special recipe from ‘Dungi’s Table’ for your baby’s healthy meals!
