Baby recipe · 7–12 months
Cauliflower Ricotta Mash
Soft cauliflower mashed with creamy ricotta. Mild, cheesy and a good way to keep dairy in the diet.
child_care7 mo+Contains: Milkschedule15 minrestaurantabout 1½ cupsback_handSpoon-fed
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Ingredients
Makes about 1½ cups
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Method
- 1
Steam the cauliflower for 10–12 minutes, until very soft.
- 2
Mash with the butter, leaving soft lumps.
- 3
Stir in the ricotta and serve warm, not hot.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Serve the lumpy mash on a spoon.
9–12 months
Offer small soft florets with a spoonful of ricotta to dip.
12 months+
Bake the mash with a little grated cheese on top.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains milk (top 9 allergen). For a first exposure, offer a small amount early in the day and watch for 2 hours.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse broccoli instead of cauliflower.
- swap_horizUse plain whole-milk yogurt instead of ricotta.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 2 days.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
