🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş

Soft Bulgur-and-Vegetable One-Pot — A Hearty Homemade Meal for 2-Year-Olds

A homemade, satisfying main dish for ages 2 and up, where fine bulgur meets carrot, zucchini, pepper and tomato and is gently cooked until the grains turn very soft.

⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten

Ingredients

• • 1 cup Fine bulgur (pilaf type)
• • 1 piece Carrot (cut into small cubes)
• • 1 piece Zucchini (cut into small cubes)
• • 0.5 piece Green pepper (deseeded, very finely chopped)
• • 1 piece Ripe tomato (peeled, grated)
• • 1 piece Small onion (very finely chopped)
• • 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
• • 2 cups Hot water (or unsalted vegetable stock)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the bulgur in a fine sieve until the water runs clear, then drain. Chop the vegetables into very small, age-appropriate pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a small pot; stir the finely chopped onion over low heat for 2-3 minutes until soft but not browned.

3. 3

   Add the carrot, zucchini and green pepper and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring now and then, until they start to soften.

4. 4

   Add the grated tomato and cook a few minutes until the liquid is absorbed and it thickens slightly.

5. 5

   Add the rinsed bulgur and stir for 1-2 minutes, then pour in the hot water and stir.

6. 6

   Cover and cook over the lowest heat for 15-18 minutes, until the bulgur has fully absorbed the water and the grains are very soft.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, let it rest covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Once lukewarm, serve in small, soft portions, always with supervision to prevent choking. (For a 2-year-old you can add just a tiny bit of salt or none at all.)

⚕️ 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.