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Quinoa kale zucchini freezer cubes

Freezer cubesIron + vitamin C6–8 months · 9–12 months · 12–24 months

What's in it

Tap any ingredient for its safe form at your baby's age — the recipe assumes those preps.

Steps

  1. 01Blend 1 cup cooked quinoa with 1 cup steamed zucchini chunks.
  2. 02Add a small handful of steamed kale, stems removed, and blend smooth.
  3. 03The zucchini's water usually loosens it enough; add a splash more if not.
  4. 04Freeze in an ice-cube tray; pop cubes into a labeled freezer bag.
  5. 05Reheat 1–2 cubes to steaming, stir, and cool to body temperature.

Why it works

Quinoa is a rare grain with meaningful iron and complete protein, and kale's vitamin C helps that iron land — mild zucchini stretches it into a week of green dinners.

Storage

Freezer cubes keep 2 months; thawed cubes keep 24 hours in the fridge — never refreeze.