• 50g Cerelac Rice (6months+) (for a thinner soup 25 g can be used)
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 150g minced beef
• ¼ small onion
• Handful of parsley
• Pinches of black pepper, 7 spices blend, cumin, cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup zucchini, cubed small
• ½ cup potato, cubed small
• 2 small tomatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1 cup of water
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breast-feeding for the first 6 months. Consult your doctor for advice on when to introduce complementary foods to your baby. Breastfeeding should continue for as long as possible after introduction of complementary foods.
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15 minsPreparation
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20 minsCooking
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35 minsTime total
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In a food processor, place the onion and pulse until chopped. Add the parsley, the meat, and the spices (if using). Then pulse again until the mixture comes together
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Form the meat into small meatballs (about 1 cm)
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In a wide pot, cook the meatballs in 1 tsp. oil. Remove and set aside once done
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In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tsp. of oil and cook the potato for 1 minute, then add the zucchini, then the tomato. Cook for 2 minutes and then add the tomato paste and the water and mix
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Drop the meatballs back in the pot
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Bring to a boil, then simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes
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Finally add the Cerelac, mix, and continue cooking for 1 minute
**You can substitute the kafta balls with minced beef if your little foodie is less than 12 months.
N.B: Make sure to supervise your little foodie during feeding time and you can cut or shape the dish conveniently to his/her needs.
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