Eggs are an excellent source of protein, vitamin A, selenium, phosphorus and iron. Some pediatricians recommend introducing egg yolks into the child's diet from six months, gradually bringing their number to half a day by the year. In the absence of allergic reactions, after a year, children can already be given a whole egg. Many babies like to eat eggs in the form of a tender, airy omelet.
Omelet recipe for children from a year
Egg yolk, rich in vitamins and minerals, causes fewer allergic reactions than protein, as well as many other foods. Vegetables are gradually introduced into the diet of a six-month-old child - zucchini, carrots, pumpkin, cauliflower. Finely grated vegetables can decorate the omelet and make its taste and appearance more attractive to the child. Try to prepare a delicate and bright dish by taking:
- 2 egg yolks;
- 25 grams of grated carrots;
- 25 grams of grated zucchini;
- 10 grams of butter.
Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Add finely grated vegetables and stir gently. Melt the butter in a small skillet over very low heat. Pour in the egg and vegetable mixture and cook on minimal heat. When the mixture thickens slightly, use a spatula to move it slightly from the edges to the center. Bring the omelet to readiness, cool and serve.
Omelettes for preschoolers
As the child grows older, the list of foods allowed to him expands. You can make him an omelet not only from the yolk and include many more ingredients in the dish - pieces of meat and vegetables, cheese, herbs. Many children love sausage omelettes, although not all parents find such a dish useful. You can cook an omelet for a child not only on the stove, but also bake it on a baking sheet in the oven. If you then roll it into a roll, the food will turn out to be unusual and, perhaps, the child will like more than the usual simple omelet. You will need:
- 5 eggs;
- ½ glass of milk 2.5% fat;
- ½ cup green peas;
- ½ cup cornstarch;
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese;
- salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 170C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper, letting one end hang slightly over the short side of the baking sheet. Whisk milk and starch in a bowl, add eggs, season with salt and pepper and beat again. Pour the egg-milk mass into a baking sheet, sprinkle with peas. You can replace peas in this recipe with slices of ham, pepper, boiled vegetables, and even if your child eats seafood, peeled boiled shrimp. Bake the dish for about 15 minutes, then sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 4-5 minutes, until it melts. Cool slightly, grab the free edge of the parchment, lift and begin to roll the roll, removing the baking paper. The finished dish can be cut into "washers", or it can be served whole.
Sweet omelet
Children should also like sweet omelettes, with various fruits and berries. Try making a sweet banana-strawberry omelet. You will need:
- 1 ½ tablespoons of butter;
- 3 eggs;
- 1 tablespoon of sugar;
- a pinch of cinnamon;
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 peeled banana;
- 1 tablespoon of water;
- salt.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan. Add sugar and cinnamon until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cut the banana into wedges and mix with the strawberries and syrup. Beat the eggs with salt and water, melt the remaining butter in a skillet and pour in the egg mixture. When the fly is almost grabbed, put the fruit filling on one part of it, cover with the other, cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
