🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne

Pot-Cooked Chicken with Vegetables — A Hearty, Protein- and Iron-Rich Meal for Postpartum Recovery

A tender, vegetable-rich chicken dish simmered in a pot for new and nursing mothers. Bringing together protein- and iron-rich chicken with carrot, zucchini and pepper, this meal can be a light yet satisfying option during recovery. It is easy to prepare and comes to the table warm.

Ingredients

• • 300 g Skinless chicken thigh or breast
• • 1 piece Onion
• • 1 piece Carrot
• • 1 piece Zucchini
• • 1 piece Red bell pepper
• • 1 piece Ripe tomato (grated)
• • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• • 1 cup Hot water
• • 1 teaspoon Salt
• • 1 pinch Black pepper
• • 1/2 piece Lemon (juice)
• • 2 sprigs Fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pot and stir the onion until it softens and turns translucent.

2. 2

   Add the chicken pieces and sauté for a few minutes until they change colour.

3. 3

   Add the carrot, pepper and zucchini and stir for a few more minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the grated tomato, then pour in the hot water.

5. 5

   Cover and cook over low heat for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken and vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Add salt and black pepper in moderation; drizzle over the lemon juice just before taking it off the heat.

7. 7

   Serve warm with chopped parsley.

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.