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Lamb & pumpkin couscous

From 9 months · 20 min · makes about 2 cups

Iron-rich lamb mince with soft pumpkin and couscous.

Ingredients

• Lamb — 100g (lean mince)
• Pumpkin — 150g (peeled, diced)
• Couscous — 1/3 cup dry
• Turmeric — 1 small pinch

Method

1. Cook the lamb mince in a little water for about 10 minutes until cooked through, breaking it up finely.
2. Steam the pumpkin for about 12 minutes until very soft.
3. Cover the couscous with 1/3 cup boiling water for 5 minutes, then fluff.
4. Combine everything with the turmeric and mash lightly to a soft lumpy texture.

Sources

• NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Iron-rich foods and texture progression

General information, not medical advice.