Carrot Puree
You can start to introduce puree's to your baby at 7 months.
- 2 Carrots
- 1 cup Water (plus more for pureeing)
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Peel and roughly chop carrots.
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Place in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes, until carrots are tender.
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Discard cooking water because of the possible nitrate content.
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Puree carrots in a blender using fresh water.
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Place in ice cube tray and freeze if desired.
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*Broccoli variation below
*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.