Soft-mash stage · iron + protein · sample
Soft Turkey & Sweet Potato Mash
Soft-mash with a few soft lumps for chewing practice. Turkey brings iron and protein; sweet potato adds gentle sweetness and beta-carotene.
Ingredients · 1 baby portion + adult taste
- 2–3 oz cooked turkey thigh, finely minced
- ½ small sweet potato, steamed soft
- ½ tsp olive oil or breast milk / formula to loosen
- Pinch of mild herb (optional): parsley
Method
- Steam or roast sweet potato until fork-soft; peel.
- Mash potato with a fork — leave a few soft lumps.
- Fold in finely minced turkey and olive oil (or milk) until spoonable.
- Serve warm. Adult can taste the same bowl.
Storage. Fridge up to 2 days in a sealed jar. Freeze flat portions up to 1 month.
Allergy. Introduce turkey only after other proteins have gone well. No added salt.
Allergy. Introduce turkey only after other proteins have gone well. No added salt.