Oven-roasted veggie sticks

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4.
2. Peel and de-seed the peppers, then chop into chunky sticks about 1.5cm wide. 
3. Spread the root vegetables out on a greased baking tray and brush them with the olive oil until evenly coated.   
4. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, then add the pepper sticks and continue roasting for a further 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Serve as a finger food for toddlers, or mash the roasted root vegetables for babies.

Hints and tips

Use up leftover veggie sticks by cutting into chunks and heating through with a tin of chopped tomatoes, a large dollop of creme fraiche and some mixed herbs for a tasty pasta sauce.

Age suitability

9 months

Meal Type

• Snack
• Tea

Preparation time

Under 10 minutes