Toddler Food - Beet & Bean Cakes

I forgot to write this recipe down as I made it so this is my best guess as to what I did. They're a little dry but she likes them slightly warm. The beets make them a bit sweet.

You could use any type of beets or beans here. I prefer to use yellow beets because we cloth diaper and don't want stains.

Beet & Bean Cakes
4 small yellow beets, steamed, peeled, and chopped
1/2 cup cooked pinto beans
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
pinch nutmeg

Pulse the beets, beans, rice & spinach in a food processor or blender until they are finely chopped and combined. Stir in the egg & nutmeg. Shape into 2 tablespoon patties. Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.

Toddler Food - Tuna Pea and Pumpkin Kale Croquettes

G. hates peas.

She used to eat peas every day like they were candy. Best thing ever. Peas were better than cereal in a circular shape.

G. turned one. Hates peas.

In true toddler fashion, make them look a little different, they are yummy. The ones on the left are the Tuna Pea Croquettes. The ones on the right are Pumpkin Kale.

Tuna Pea Croquettes
1 cup mashed potatoes with butter & soy milk (no salt)
1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted and pulsed in a food processor or blender
5 ounces canned skipjack tuna (no added salt), drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Mix everything together. Shape into 2 tablespoon patties. Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.

Pumpkin Kale Croquettes
15 ounces pumpkin puree
12 ounces tofu, pulsed in a food processor or blender to get small chunks
4 cups kale, cooked & chopped fine
1/4 cup flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Mix everything together. Shape into 2 tablespoon patties. Place on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.