What's in it
Tap any ingredient for its safe form at your baby's age — the recipe assumes those preps.
Steps
- 01Stir 2 tbsp finely shredded cooked turkey thigh into 3 tbsp warm couscous.
- 02Grate half a ripe tomato over the bowl and stir until everything is coated.
- 03Add a spoonful of water if the couscous clumps; it should feel moist.
- 04Serve slightly warm in a bowl your baby can scoop from with fingers or a spoon.
Why it works
Dark turkey meat carries real iron, tomato's vitamin C boosts it, and soft couscous grains give 9-month-olds safe, satisfying pincer-grasp practice with no prep drama.
Storage
Keeps 24 hours covered in the fridge; sprinkle with water and reheat to steaming, then cool.