Tofu Stir Fry for Toddlers (Easy Noodles)
Soft noodles, tofu cubes and tender vegetables in a light ginger-garlic sauce. Low in salt, quick and full of color.
Ingredients
Makes 4 family servings
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Method
- 1
Cook the noodles until soft, drain and cut into shorter lengths with scissors.
- 2
Cook the tofu in half the oil for 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside.
- 3
Add the remaining oil, the vegetables, garlic, ginger and water. Cover and cook 5–6 minutes, until the vegetables are soft.
- 4
Add the noodles, tofu and soy sauce and toss until hot.
Toddler plate & family plate
Toddler plate
A small bowl of short noodles, tofu cubes and soft veg pieces.
Family plate
Add more soy sauce, chili and sesame seeds to adult bowls.
health_and_safetyAllergens
Contains soy and wheat (top 9 allergens). Some noodles contain egg. The sesame seed topping adds sesame.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizUse rice noodles for a wheat-free version (and a gluten-free tamari).
- swap_horizUse small pieces of cooked chicken instead of tofu.
kitchenStorage
Fridge 2 days.
Safety reminders
- Cut round foods (grapes, cherry tomatoes, blueberries) into quarters for children under 4.
- Keep toddlers seated while eating.
- Serve nut butters thinly spread, never as whole nuts.
- Cut long noodles shorter for toddlers.
- Cook carrot and broccoli until soft enough to squash.
- 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).
