Carrot Puree
You can start to introduce puree's to your baby at 7 months.
Ingredients
- 2 Carrots
- 1 cup Water plus more for pureeing
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop carrots.
- Place in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, until carrots are tender.
- Discard cooking water because of the possible nitrate content.
- Puree carrots in a blender using fresh water.
- Place in ice cube tray and freeze if desired.
- *Broccoli variation below
Video
Notes
*Variation: Broccoli Puree 1 head broccoli – florets only. Steam broccoli over a steamer until tender, about 15 minutes. Place florets in blender and puree until smooth, adding up to 1/2 cup (125 ml) water. Makes 12 frozen cubes. Introduce vegetable purees to baby in month 7.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gSodium: 10mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1g
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