Baby’s Tuna and Spinach Quiche – A Veggie-Packed Finger Food

Today’s recipe is for a fab and flavorful finger food for older babies that combines the goodness of tuna with nutritious vegetables, calcium-packed milk and cheese, egg-cellent eggs and whole grain pastry.

It’s a complete meal in a single dish and can be served warm or cold, making it an ideal summer picnic food for days out with your little one! It’s also a great recipe to try if you’re doing baby-led weaning!

Learn more about introducing tuna to your baby, and how often it’s safe for him to eat it

To Make Baby’s Tuna and Spinach Quiche You Will Need…

6 oz (1 1/2 cups) whole wheat flour
3 oz (3/8 cup) unsalted butter
1 to 2 tbsp water
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
large handful of fresh spinach, finely chopped
1 small red pepper, roasted (here’s how)
1 can tuna, drained
3 eggs
6 fl oz (3/4 cup) milk – you can use whole milk, breast milk or formula
2 oz (1/2 cup) grated Cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 deg F (180 deg C).

Rub the butter into the flour between your fingertips, until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.

Stir in enough of the water to bring the mixture together into a ball.

Either roll out the ball of pastry or simply press it into the bottom and sides of a shallow, greased ovenproof dish (we use a circular 7″ dish).

Sprinkle the pastry with the red onion, then cover the onion with the tuna.

Top the tuna with the chopped spinach.

Puree the roasted red pepper.

Beat the eggs into the milk, then stir in the red pepper puree (this gives a rich flavour, wonderful colour AND adds extra nutrients!).

Pour this mixture over the spinach and tuna.

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and place in the oven.

Cook for 30 to 40 minutes until set (you should be able to tilt the dish from side to side with the egg mixture remaining firm).

Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving – this allows the quiche to set even more and makes it easier for baby to pick up.

Store in the fridge for up to 48 hours or in the freezer for up to one month.

Time saving tips:

• Make twice as much pastry as you need and freeze the other half to use next time you make quiche.
• Use jarred roasted red pepper instead of fresh (make sure it does not contain added salt).
• Use frozen, chopped spinach instead of fresh (thaw and drain before use).

Please do let us know if your baby and the rest of the family enjoy this delicious dish!