4 Ingredient Cheese & Tomato Couscous Nuggets for Babies
Nutritious couscous makes for great baby food and snacks! Whether you're looking for a homemade toddler snack, baby finger food or baby led weaning ideas, these couscous nuggets can't be beaten for simplicity. Just four ingredients, no added salt or sugar, but a great flavour that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of dried couscous
- 1 Tbsp mixed Italian herbs
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1.5 cups (100 g) grated strong cheddar cheese*
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200C / 400F.
- Measure out your couscous and herbs into a bowl, and then pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top. Cover with a plate or paper towel and leave for 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese and tomato puree into a saucepan. Heat until the cheese just begins to melt, and then add in the couscous and stir until the mixture is completely combined.
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper, and brush with olive oil.
- Use your hands to shape the couscous mixture into nuggets. (I got 20 nuggets from this recipe.)
- Brush or spray the nuggets with olive oil, and bake for about 15 minutes (for soft texture) or closer to 25 minutes (for crunchier edges).
Notes
*You really want a strong tasting cheese to make these flavorful. When I talk about strong cheddar, I am referring to the mature white cheddar cheese that is common in the UK. If you live in the US, your cheese is a little different (dare I say more bland?!) and I'd recommend getting some Irish or British cheddar to use in this recipe OR adding a little parmesan for extra flavor.
Source: Adapted from the wonderful Little Grazers.
Serving: 4nuggets, Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 170mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g
