Quick cumin spaghetti (V) — stage 3

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Being so quick and simple to make, my preference was to make this meal fresh every time. Cooked using whole cumin seeds, these SuperSpices are tiny, yet have a surprisingly strong, peppery taste which adds lots of flavour to this meal. Equally, they are iron-rich, excellent for digestion and for boosting baby’s immune system to keep all of those horrible viruses at bay.

20g (¾ oz) spaghetti — broken into small pieces

40g (1½oz) broccoli florets — washed, chopped (no stems)

40g (1½oz) carrots — peeled, washed, diced

1 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp minced garlic

Pinch of ground black pepper

¼ tsp dried mixed herbs

Set the small spaghetti pieces to cook according to packet instructions.

Steam the broccoli and carrots in a steamer or in a microwave by placing the vegetables in a microwavable dish and adding 2 tablespoons of water.

Cover the dish with either a lid (leaving a small vent) or cling film (piercing a few holes), and steam in the microwave on high for 1-1½mins until tender.

Once cooked, drain the excess water and set aside.

Heat the oil in a frying pan on low heat and add the cumin seeds, garlic, black pepper and herbs.

Stir-fry for 2-3mins to lightly cook the spices.

Then add the steamed vegetables and stir-fry altogether for another minute.

Drain the cooked spaghetti, toss into the frying pan with the vegetables and combine well.

Serve to baby warm.

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Serves
1

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
5 minutes

Main ingredients
Pasta & Noodles

Recipe Type
Babyfood