Mini Salmon Quiches

Serves: 24 quiches|Prep: 60 min

Salmon is a true superfood as it’s rich in omega-3’s which are essential for growing babies and children. This quiche recipe is a perfect way to slowly introduce the taste of salmon to their sensitive taste buds in a kid-friendly way, utilizing the additional flavors of cheese, pumpkin, eggs and herbs.

Ingredients

Method

7 oz Salmon Fillet, Grilled And Flaked
½ cup ricotta cheese / cream cheese/ goat’s cheese / coconut cream/ mozzarella
½ cup pumpkin, steamed and pureed
¼ Cup Spinach Or Kale, Steamed And Finely Sliced
¼ cup medium onion, chopped and sautéed
2 tbsp coconut flour or almond meal
4 eggs
1 cup almond or regular milk
Sea salt to taste
½ tsp mixed herbs or dill
Serve with tzatziki or homemade tomato sauce (see recipe)

1.	Preheat oven to 355ºF.
2.	Grease a mini muffin tray or a quiche mold.
3.	In a processor, add flaked salmon, cheese, onion, pumpkin, steamed spinach and flour and process until a smooth consistency is reached.
4.	In another bowl, beat eggs slightly, add milk and herbs.
5.	Combine egg mixture with salmon mixture and stir thoroughly.
6.	Bake in oven for approx. 20–35 minutes, depending on the size of muffin or quiche mold. Pierce a knife in the middle to check at 25 min.

Tip:

For toddlers and younger children or fussy eaters, puree all ingredients to form a smooth consistency. If children don’t like green colored food, then leave out the spinach and add grated zucchini instead.