Carrot & Rice Porridge

🥕🍚 Carrot & Rice Porridge

🎯 Difficulty: Easy

⏱️ Time: 25–30 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1–2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~100–140 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Carrot (peeled, chopped): 1 small (~50g, ~20 kcal)
• Cooked white rice: 1/3 cup (~75 kcal)
• Water or broth (unsalted, for babies): 1 cup
• Oil or butter (optional for older children): 1/2 tsp (~20 kcal)

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

• Wash, peel, and chop the carrot.
• Use leftover cooked rice or cook fresh rice beforehand.

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Step 2: Cook Carrot & Rice

• In a small pot, add chopped carrots and rice.
• Pour in 1 cup of water or broth.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until the carrot is soft.

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Step 3: Blend or Mash

• Use a spoon or blender to mash the porridge to your desired consistency.
• Add a little more warm water if it’s too thick.

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Step 4: Add Flavor (Optional)

• For babies: keep it simple.
• For toddlers/kids: add a drop of oil or a pinch of salt (if appropriate).

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💡 Tips

• You can steam the carrot separately for more color and nutrients.
• Add a few grains of cooked quinoa or lentils for more protein.
• Make in bulk and store portions in the fridge for 1–2 days.