Healthy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Potato Puree For Baby

Name: Healthy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Potato Puree For Baby
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Baby Food
Ingredients: 2 cups of potatoes washed, peeled and diced into small cubes; 1 cup of broccoli florets, roughly chopped; 1 cup of cauliflower florets, roughly chopped; ½ cup of water; Splash of olive oil (optional); Small pinch of cumin powder or nutmeg (optional)

August 5, 2021

Written by Jo Charnock

August 5, 2021

Written by Jo Charnock

This broccoli, cauliflower and potato puree is a great way to introduce your baby to healthy vegetables. Mashed cauliflower and broccoli have a gentle taste that can be enhanced with a pinch of cumin or nutmeg which is delicious when combined with the creamy starch of potatoes.

Make it silky smooth when first introducing solids, and leave it a bit lumpier as your baby gets older to get them used to different textures and flavours.

Healthy Broccoli, Cauliflower and Potato Puree For Baby

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Servings

4 - 6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

Author:

Jo Charnock

Ingredients

2 cups of potatoes washed, peeled and diced into small cubes
1 cup of broccoli florets, roughly chopped
1 cup of cauliflower florets, roughly chopped
½ cup of water
Splash of olive oil (optional)
Small pinch of cumin powder or nutmeg (optional)

Directions

Wash, peel and cut the potato into small cubes;
Wash and coarsely chop the broccoli florets including the stems;
Wash and coarsely chop the cauliflower florets including the stems, but discard any leaves;
Use the steaming function on your steamer blender and steam for approximately 10-12 minutes or until tender;
Take out the basket(s) and remove the water (keep water to one side);
Place the soft potato, cauliflower and broccoli into the jug and blend, adding small amounts of water and a splash of olive oil (if you are using).
Add a small pinch of the optional cumin powder or nutmeg, and continue blending until the desired consistency is met (smooth for younger babies, and courser as baby gets older);
Portion into reusable baby food pouches;
Serve with a food pouch spoon or spout.

Recipe Note

Potatoes are rich in starch and are a good source of potassium and vitamin C. In addition, potatoes help with healthy weight gain for young babies and are good for the skin.

Cauliflowers are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Calcium. Plus cauliflower is rich in antioxidants that will help to support your baby's organ function and immune system.

Broccoli is a vegetable powerhouse as it contains a number of vitamins and minerals that babies need, including vitamins A, C, K, B6 and folate. Plus it contains other minerals including iron and zinc, both of which are crucial for your baby’s growth and development.

Best for babies aged +6-8 months, but not before your baby has reached 4 months.