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Ricotta Veggie Toasts

These Ricotta Veggie Toasts are perfect for toddlers starting solid foods or following Baby-Led Weaning (BLW). They're nutritious, easy to handle, and delicious.

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Ricotta Veggie Toasts
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy to prepare

Total time
15min

5 min prep

Makes
3servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.4mg

per serving

Common allergens

Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • Ricotta cheese1/2 cup
  • Tomatoes1 medium
  • Spinach1/2 cup, chopped
  • Carrots1, chopped
  • Bread, whole wheat3 pieces

Steps

  1. 01

    Toast the slices of whole wheat bread until lightly browned.

  2. 02

    Mix the ricotta cheese, finely diced tomato, chopped spinach, and grated carrot in a bowl until well combined.

  3. 03

    Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.

  4. 04

    Cut each slice into small, toddler-friendly pieces.

  5. 05

    Cool the pieces to a safe temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
46kcal
Protein
2.6g
Fat
1.6g
Carbs
5.3g
Calories from
  • Carbs46%
  • Protein22%
  • Fat32%

Good source of Vitamin K

Ingredient health benefits

🦴 Bone health
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🦠 Immune system
👀 Eyesight
🤲 Skin health
🧠 Brain development
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🩸 Blood health
🦵 Cellular growth
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🚽 Digestion
🔥 Energy

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 3 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

46

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.6g2%
Saturated Fat 0.9g4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.3mg2%
Sodium 62.6mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 5.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.6g5%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 54mg4%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Potassium 114mg2%
Vitamin C 3.0mg3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg2%
Vitamin K 34.1mcg28%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg3%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg3%
Folate 14mcg4%
Magnesium 16mg4%
Zinc 0.3mg3%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Finger foods (BLW)
Family foods
Toddler foods
Soft and chewable
Whole foods

Course

Breakfast

Allergen introduction

Allergen Intro (Milk)
Allergen Intro (Wheat)

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