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Quinoa Scrambled Eggs for Baby

quinoa scrambled egg on a baby plate with grapefruit segments.
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This easy recipe for quinoa scrambled eggs is a great way to serve nutrient-rich quinoa to babies with less mess! It is great for breakfast or any time of day, and a great use for leftover quinoa.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp quinoa
  • butter or oil, for the pan

Instructions

  1. Heat a small nonstick skillet or well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk until well combined.
  3. Once heated, add the oil or butter to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. 
  4. Pour the eggs into the skillet and allow to set up without stirring for about 10 seconds. 
  5. Using a silicone spatula, push the edges of the eggs toward the center in a round sweeping motion. Before eggs have set up completely, add the quinoa evenly on top of the egg. 
  6. Keep cooking and sweeping toward the center until the top of the eggs appears almost dry (about 30-60 seconds), then turn off the heat.
  7. Cut the scrambled egg into strips or bite sized pieces according to baby's age/developmental stage.

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Notes

  • Make sure the pan is heated before adding anything. You don't want high heat - that will cause burning - but you don't want a low heat either - that will make the eggs too creamy and soft for baby to grasp. Medium to medium low for 1-2 eggs is perfect.
  • Allow the eggs to sit for 10 seconds or so when you add them to the pan before stirring to allow them to set up just a bit. This will help big, fluffy curds to form. Avoid stirring too aggressively so that you don't break up the curds - you want the eggs to stay together so that you can cut them into perfect BLW style pieces.
  • When the top appears to be almost dry, turn off the heat. The egg will keep cooking due to residual heat. You don't want them to dry out too much.
  • This recipe is easily scaled to cook as many eggs and as much quinoa as you want. I like to use a small (8 inch) skillet for anywhere from 1-4 scrambled eggs. Any more than that and you can use a larger pan.
  • Feel free to fold in finely chopped herbs or finely chopped cooked veggies, such as spinach or onion along with the quinoa.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/quinoa-scrambled-eggs-baby/