Recipes for Mixed Vegetable Baby Food

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed vegetable baby food (expired but safe)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed vegetable baby food, flour, milk, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3. Spoon 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
4. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet as needed.
5. Serve the veggie pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed vegetable baby food (expired but safe)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Add the expired mixed vegetable baby food, diced tomatoes (with their juice), dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to combine.
3. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, cook your favorite pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
5. Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat.
6. Serve the veggie pasta sauce over the cooked pasta and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 cups slightly expired mixed vegetable baby food
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the slightly expired mixed vegetable baby food and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, puree the soup until smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup slightly expired mixed vegetable baby food
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the mixed vegetable baby food, flour, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the skillet and flatten them into fritters.
4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Remove from the skillet and let them cool slightly before serving.