Joanne Saab
by Joanne Saab, RD, and Daina Kalnins, MSc, RD

Better Baby Food

Better Baby Food

Better Baby Food


Nutritional Advice in Brief
Here, in no particular order, we offer our top 10 recommendations for parents of young children. Each provides references for additional information within the book.
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Rice and Tofu
Serves 8
Delicious as a complete meal, or as a tasty accompaniment to chicken or fish, this dish makes tofu into something special. In fact, it's so good, you may want to double the recipe.
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, divided 2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 oz (125 g) firm tofu, drained and cubed 1/3 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked diced carrots 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked green peas
KITCHEN TIP
For flavor variety, sprinkle with light soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
Try different vegetables, such as zucchini, corn, spinach. Diced cooked chicken or beef can also replace tofu.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
per 1/2-cup (125 mL) serving
Energy: 119 kcal
Protein: 4.8 g
Carbohydrate: 15.1 g
Fat: 4.5 g
Calcium: 6% CDV
Iron: 21% CDV

Nutritional Advice in Brief
Here, in no particular order, we offer our top 10 recommendations for parents of young children. Each provides references for additional information within the book.
--
Rice and Tofu
Serves 8
Delicious as a complete meal, or as a tasty accompaniment to chicken or fish, this dish makes tofu into something special. In fact, it's so good, you may want to double the recipe.
2 tbsp (25 mL) butter, divided 2 cups (500 mL) cooked rice 1 egg, lightly beaten 4 oz (125 g) firm tofu, drained and cubed 1/3 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked diced carrots 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked green peas
KITCHEN TIP
For flavor variety, sprinkle with light soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
Try different vegetables, such as zucchini, corn, spinach. Diced cooked chicken or beef can also replace tofu.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
per 1/2-cup (125 mL) serving
Energy: 119 kcal
Protein: 4.8 g
Carbohydrate: 15.1 g
Fat: 4.5 g
Calcium: 6% CDV
Iron: 21% CDV

