Baby Food Apple And Couscous Recipes

STAGE 2 BABY PUREES: BLUEBERRY CHICKPEA PUREE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, add in the blueberries, chickpeas and rosemary.
• For a smooth stage 2 puree, puree on high for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth, adding in 1 tbsp of water at a time to achieve this consistency.
• For a chunky stage 3 puree, pulse for 10 seconds at a time, scraping down sides every 30 seconds and stopping when you have desired consistency, adding in 1 tbsp of water at a time to achieve this consistency.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl; set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries and almonds.
• While couscous is cooking, prepare vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous; toss to coat evenly.

APPLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat the apple juice or cider to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
• Add the apples and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the couscous, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
• Taste and add 2 more tablespoons of brown sugar, if desired.
• Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside until the couscous is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.