6-12 months
Lunch
25 min

Rice and Spinach Mash

Soft rice combined with iron-rich spinach makes a smooth, nourishing meal for new eaters.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Rice: Washed

• Handful Spinach: Cleaned

• 1 cup Water

• ½ tsp Ghee: After 8 months only

Recipe:

1. Cook rice with water until very soft and mushy.

2. Blanch spinach for 1 minute, then chop.

3. Blend rice and spinach together to a smooth mash.

4. Stir in ghee if using and serve warm.

💡 Tip: Always blanch spinach briefly before use to reduce its raw bitterness and make iron easier to absorb.