Need protein/meat ideas for DS - just really starting table foods...

Hi moms! I feel like we are very boring with meats/proteins - the only things DS is really getting is egg yolks or some sort of meat balls (chicken, turkey or beef) - any other meat protein ideas? Also what are some good soft veggies...

For table foods he is eating:
With fruit/veggies etc. he is a little diversified - he is eating -

Fruit cut up - cantaloupe, plums, avocado (i think that is a fruit?) etc.

Veggies - carrots are really all he will eat without me mashing it a bit.

Also, pastina, quinoa, etc....

DS is not great with table foods - he takes a WHILE to eat it so i need things that are relatively easy to chew and swallow.

TIA!

Message edited 8/13/2008 1:22:27 PM.

Re: Need protein/meat ideas for DS - just really starting table foods...

You can always do fish (white fish, like flounder). I substitute meat w/lentils or other beans. But other than chicken, turkey or beef there really isn't much else except pork for your meat options!

For veggies we do peas, carrots and corn alot...also I'll mix a puree w/a lot of his foods (like carrot puree in the mac & cheese). I just bought a bag of frozen broccoli so I'll be testing that but I'm not sure how that wil go! I gave him green & yellow squash last night, in little peices, and he ate it...don't know if he loved it though

Some breads also have a good amount of protein in them so you could always give them that as their protein source. I know my DS will eat a whole slice.

Re: Need protein/meat ideas for DS - just really starting table foods...

Have you checked out any of these recipes? wholesomebabyfood

I am still making some of the yummy recipes on here and also using My First Meals by Annabelle Karmel (?) for some good recipes