I think Courgettes (or Zucchinis as Americans prefer to call them) are another under-rated vegetable.This is a great weaning finger food that uses Courgettes and combines them with potato to make handy and delicious finger food which are especially ideal for when you are using the baby-led weaning technique.

A good source of

• Folate
• Potassium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Calcium

Ingredients

• 2 x Medium Courgettes
• 1 x large potato, preferably King Edward
• 1 x Small Red Onion
• 2 x Tablespoons of Polenta (Sometimes referred to as Corn Meal or Maize Flour
• 2 x Tablespoons Plain Flour
• A splash of milk or water

You will need

• 1 x Cheese Grater
• 1 x Griddle\Skillet or Frying Pan
• 1 x Chopping Board and Sharp Knife

Method

1. Grate the Courgette, onion and potato. Drain these ingredients as best you can to remove excess liquid by using a colander and tea towel or a seive. Press down to squeeze out as much moisture as you can.

2. In a bowl mix your grated vegetables with the polenta and flour and mix thoroughly.

3. Prepare your ‘Fingers’ or Burger’ shapes by taking a spoonful of the mixture and pressing together to form your shape. If the mixture seems too dry you can add a splash of milk and try again.

3. Once you have you Fingers or Burgers, add some Olive Oil to your griddle or frying pan and fry gently for about 4- 5 minutes each side or until they have browned off nicely.

4. Take off of the heat and leave to cool before presenting them to your baby.

5. Serve these with a little Sour Cream or Yoghurt to dip into.

Enjoy

Please note, I am not a pediatrician or a nutritionist and my information is based on personal experience and thorough research only.

1. Paula Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 4:25 am

   My daughter really liked this one. I adapted it slightly by forming the raw ingredients into fingers, then steaming in the microwave before finishing them in the frying pan. I did this because the first ones I tried just frying were getting a bit too hard on the outside by the time they were cooked through.

   Also, I froze the leftover fingers, but they thaw a little dry. I broke them up a bit and included with other casserole-type meals – that way they provided a bit of bulk and were covered in sauce.

   Thanks again!

2. admin Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:00 am

   Using the microwave first to warm them through is a good suggestion Paula, thank you.