Baby food tuna recipe

Tuna Recipes for Babies | Tuna Patties

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I think our baby led weaning sweet potato and spinach burger recipe has to be the most viewed page on our blog of all time and considering how popular it is on Pinterest it will continue to be for many years to come. As you know, I am always looking to create new recipes in the kitchen so I thought I’d do a little twist on the vegetarian sweet potato and spinach burger and add a little tuna. Introducing tuna patties for babies!

Dexter is now 23 months old so kind of past the baby led weaning stage, but he still loves eating finger foods and loves things like burgers, nuggets and pizza; all unhealthy stuff that I try to make as healthy as possible in the kitchen. This tuna baby led weaning recipe, using sweet potato and spinach alongside canned tuna to make burgers or patties, incorporates so many healthy nutrients and I am more than happy for him to have as many as his heart desires.

Tuna patties for babies

No matter whether you call these tuna patties or tuna burgers, this baby tuna recipe is gonna be a firm favourite in your household!

These tuna baby led weaning burgers are pretty simple to make, they cook quickly and are able to be stored in the fridge or freezer if you want to batch cook a few. I highly recommend only keeping them for three days in the fridge and fully defrosting them before eating them if you do decide to freeze them.

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Can you use canned tuna in baby led weaning?

The NHS states that canned tuna can be used as part of a balanced and healthy diet for your baby, however that choice is down to you. Canned tuna can contain mercury and for this reason, some nutritionists will say it’s not safe for children under the age of two. I advise you to do your own research and decide if you should offer canned tuna to your baby or not.

Canned tuna is a great option for lazy Mums like me who want to cook simple recipes. Because it’s already cooked and has a long shelf life, it’s something that can be kept in the cupboard for ages and used whenever necessary!

What are the benefits of giving tuna to babies?

Full of healthy protein
Good for the heart
Tuna is a great source of Vitamin B12 and folate
Contains Omega-3 fatty acids which aid growth and development

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

can of tuna
1 sweet potato
1 egg
handful of spinach
seasonings to taste (pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne,)

Instructions

Cook the sweet potato either in microwave or oven, or if you are lazy like me, buy frozen diced sweet potato and steam it or boil it gently for ten minutes.
While the sweet potato is cooking, wilt the spinach by frying gently in some oil or garlic or by pouring boiling water over it, then squeezing out the water.
Mash the cooked sweet potato and add the canned tuna. Mix well.
Add an egg and combine thoroughly.
Add seasoning to taste.
Prepare a baking tray by lining it with foil and spraying oil where your patties will go.
Using a table spoon, spoon some mixture and roll into a ball. Place on the baking tray and then lightly press down on the ball with the back of your spoon so a burger shape is formed.
Repeat until all of the patties are made.
Bake in the oven at 180C for fifteen minutes until browned.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 51Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 100mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

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Baby-friendly tuna fish cakes | Dinner Recipes

Soft potatoes, carrots, peas, and tinned tuna are combined to make mini patties. Ideal as part of a baby’s weaning diet.

These baby-friendly tuna fish cakes are a great way to introduce tuna to your baby’s diet. These fish cakes take just 10 minutes to prepare. To give these fish cakes a bit more flavour, we’ve grated in some lemon zest too.

Ingredients

1 tin tuna fish in spring water
250g potatoes, peeled & cubed
1 carrot, peeled & finely
2 handfuls of frozen peas
1 tsp finely-grated lemon zest
1 egg, beaten
Plain flour
Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil

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Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5.
Cook your potatoes and carrots in boiling water until soft. Drain, mash and set aside.
Cook your frozen peas in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain, reserving a little of the water and blitz with a hand blender. Add to the potatoes.
Flake in the tuna and lemon zest and stir well to combine. Leave in the fridge to cool completely.
Arrange 3 bowls, each with the egg, flour and breadcrumbs ready to coat the fish cakes.
Take a tablespoon, scoop some of the fish cake mixture onto it and shape into a small patty. Coat in flour, shaking off any excess, before dipping in egg and then breadcrumbs. Lay on a non-stick baking tray.
Repeat with all of your mixture and then brush the top of each fishcake with a little olive oil.
Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the fishcakes are crunchy and golden. Leave to cool before serving.

Top tips for making baby-friendly tuna fish cakes

When it comes to weaning your baby it can be hard to think of new ideas, especially with finger foods. Current UK guidelines say you should introduce food into your baby’s diet around 6 months. You will be amazed at how quickly your baby learns to hold food for themselves and get some of it in their mouth.

Whether your baby has teeth or not, these oven-baked tuna fish cakes work really well. They don’t contain any salt but are full of things your baby needs – tuna fish, peas, carrots, and potato.

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Contents

Tuna is a large commercial fish of the mackerel family. The product has an exquisite taste, is considered a delicacy and quite expensive. The high cost is due to the special composition of the meat. The red-pink flesh of these fish contains a huge amount of useful substances: from essential amino acids to trace elements and vitamins, antioxidants. For the most valuable nutritional properties, tuna meat is often called "sea chicken" or "sea calf".

Composition and properties of tuna

Tuna is in great demand in the markets and shops, and this is not surprising. This unique product is equally useful in any form - chilled, frozen, canned. The main thing is that the carcass is fresh. Tuna fillet resembles beef in color - it is quite bright, the color is uniform. More details about whether children can have tuna, at what age and how to choose the right tasty and high-quality product will be described below.

Fresh tuna meat contains omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, retinol (vitamin A), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), nicotinic and folic acids, tocopherol (vitamin E). In addition, the pulp contains iodine, zinc, chromium, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese, potassium, calcium, copper, sodium.

The product practically does not contain carbohydrates and fats, therefore it is considered dietary, suitable for adult and children's nutrition, as well as for the diet of diabetics and athletes. The calorie content of tuna is about 140 kcal per 100 grams.

The benefits of tuna

The benefits of tuna are enormous. This fish:

Supports heart, liver and thyroid function
Improves eyesight and metabolism
Stimulates growth and tissue repair
Strengthens bones and muscles, hair and nails
Stimulates hematopoietic processes
Has antioxidant activity
Increases the body's resistance to viruses and toxins
Stimulates the brain
Improves mood and relieves stress
Increases immunity.

Possible harm

The main danger is fish of poor quality, counterfeit. Such a product can cause severe poisoning - beware of fakes. Read below to learn how to choose the right tuna.
In rare cases, an allergy may occur. Manifested by redness of the skin, itching, swelling, tearing. If these symptoms appear, the introduction of tuna into the diet should be postponed.

Large fish carcasses may contain mercury and heavy metal salts!

Tuna for children: from what age, in what quantity

Tuna for children from 3 years old.

It is better to start acquaintance with fresh fish. The maximum serving size is 50 grams (raw). If the baby is allergic to marine fish - no more than 20 grams.

The first time you need to carefully observe the reaction. If symptoms of a food allergy occur, the introduction of the product is delayed. If there is no negative reaction, tuna can be left in the diet of crumbs, gradually increasing the portion (up to 100–120 grams per day, but no more).

Canned tuna is allowed for children from 4 years of age.

Contraindications:

Protein allergy
Allergy to mackerels
Diseases of the kidneys
Renal failure
Your pediatrician's ban

How to choose tuna for baby food

Tuna is sold chilled, frozen and canned. Fresh product is stored no more than 4 days, frozen - up to 14 days. Canned food may last the longest (see expiration date).

Fresh and frozen tuna meat - reddish-pink. A changed color or an unpleasant odor indicates that the product is stale. It is even worse when brownish spots are visible - in no case should such fish be eaten.

The best time to buy fresh tuna is from May to August.

How to choose canned food?

Prefer tuna in its own juice rather than in oil. Such a product retains more vitamins and nutrients. Tuna in oil is also significantly higher in calories. It is better not to offer it to overweight children.

The packaging must be free of deformations, dents, rust marks. Marking can be embossed or applied with indelible paint. Fuzzy characters often indicate a fake, be careful. Therefore, an extruded factory marking is preferable.

Look for a product marked "albacore" or "dolphin friendly". The first means that inside white tuna meat is the most healthy and delicious. The sign "dolphin friendly" indicates that the catch did not lead to the death of dolphins.

Quality canned tuna contains only fish meat, salt and vegetable oil (if it is tuna in oil). The best canned food is made in Italy, Spain and Japan. But the Russian product is often prepared using frozen raw materials.

You can also gently shake the jar before buying to get a rough estimate of the ratio of fish to liquid. If the container is glass, it is possible to carefully examine the contents.

How to cook tuna for kids

Frozen and fresh fish, as well as canned fish, are suitable for preparing baby food. Frozen food should be thawed at room temperature first. In no case should the fillet be dipped in boiling water or placed in the microwave. Get the product out of the freezer in advance.

Tuna is best boiled or steamed for children, stewed or baked. Frying in oil, breading and spices is not recommended. Such dishes are more difficult to digest, provoke eating disorders in crumbs - gas formation and bloating. You don't need to add a lot of salt either.

Children's meals with tuna - from 3 years old

Stewed tuna

Ingredients:

300 g tuna fillet;
half a glass of dried apricots;
half a cup of prunes;
1 bulb.

Thoroughly rinse prunes and dried apricots, chop. Chop the peeled onion into half rings. Rinse the fish, dry it, cut into pieces.

Place prepared ingredients (1/2 of them) in a heavy-bottomed saucepan (or roasting pan) in layers: onions, fish, dried fruits. Then repeat the layers. Pour in purified (filtered) water and put on low heat. Simmer covered for about half an hour.

Canned tuna and egg salad

Recipe in this article.

Oven-baked tuna

Ingredients:

200 g tuna fillet;
salt on the tip of a knife;
½ teaspoon olive oil.

Rinse the fish, pat dry, cut into steaks, then brush with olive oil and salt. Salt should be used as little as possible. Place the steaks on a baking sheet or in a non-stick pan and place in the preheated oven.

Bake for 7-15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the steak). You can check the readiness with a fork or a wooden skewer. You can also cook tuna steaks on the grill, without adding oil.

Raw and stewed vegetables, casseroles, fresh herbs are ideal accompaniment to tuna dishes.

Tuna recipes for kids

Tuna is a fish rich in protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids. This nutrient is necessary for the proper development of children, so it should be regularly included in their diet. However, this fish is not easy to cook if bought fresh, because has a too rich taste that children do not always like .

Luckily, canned tuna is healthy, filling and perfect for countless meals that kids usually eat without problems. Of course, always choose quality canned tuna, and if possible natural. In this way, fats, excess sodium and other substances that do not contribute anything to the body are removed. In addition, it is a product that is easy to store, so it can keep you safe from any unforeseen event.

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Index

1 Recipes with tuna for the little ones in the house
- 1.1 Tuna pie
- 1.2 Stuffed eggs

For tuna lovers, there is nothing tastier than good toast made from bell peppers and tuna maya. Something so simple becomes a delicacy for many, but it is not easy to offer to children. However, it is not necessary to make large dishes to prepare a rich and suitable recipe for children. Here are some options recipes with tuna for children and, of course, for the elderly .

Tuna Pie

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A simple tuna empanada can be the most special meal of any weekend. Requires very few ingredients and a few minutes. to get this rich homemade empanada.

Ingredients :

2 sheets fresh puff pastry
3 cans natural tuna
Media Bow
medium pepper green
200 gr ketchup
2 eggs
1 egg (draw a cake)

Cooking method :

First, cook two eggs in cold water. . After about 18 minutes they will be ready, immediately transfer them to a container of cold water and they will be much easier to peel.
Now we will be Drain the cans of tuna while preparing the sauce, leave in a colander.
Wash and finely chop the onion and green pepper.
Pour a little extra virgin olive oil into a frying pan and fry the onion and pepper .
When the bow becomes transparent, we separate from the fire .
Light the oven to 180°, so this is preheating.
Add tuna to the pan and tomato sauce, mix thoroughly.
We clean and chop the hard-boiled eggs and add to the tuna mixture.
Place a sheet of parchment paper on the baking sheet and onto it, place one of the puff pastry sheets .
We spread the filling on the dough that we have prepared.
Cover with another sheet of puff pastry and carefully roll up the edges to seal the cake well.
Now prick the dough with a fork so it doesn't explode from the heat.
Finally, Color the puff pastry with the beaten egg and put it into the oven.
Let the empanada cook for about 15 minutes. or until the puff pastry is the desired golden color.

Stuffed eggs

Stuffed eggs are one of the typical recipes of our gastronomy. Each home usually has different variations added, but they never lose their essence and are always delicious. Don't forget that is a very complete dish in terms of nutrition .

Ingredients :