Orange fleshed sweet potato is a good source of vitamins C, and betacarotene and is richer in nutrients than ordinary potatoes. You can also substitute other vegetables when weaning your baby like swede or pumpkin for the sweet potato. Root vegetables have a naturally sweet taste, they puree to a smooth consistency and are unlikely to cause allergies so they make a good first food.
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Ingredients
- 200g sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 200g carrots , peeled and chopped
- 100g parsnips, peeled and chopped
Method
Steam the root vegetables for about 20 minutes or until tender. Blend the vegetables to a puree adding a little of the boiled water at the bottom of the steamer (about 75ml) or some of your baby’s usual milk to make a good consistency for your baby.
Steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients but if you don’t have a steamer, put the vegetables into a saucepan and just cover with boiling water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a medium heat until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain the vegetables and blend to a puree using a little of the cooking liquid or you could add a little of your baby’s usual milk.
Information
From 6 months
Suitable for freezing
MAKES 6 PORTIONS |
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| Orange fleshed sweet potato is a good source of vitamins C, and betacarotene and is richer in nutrients than ordinary potatoes. You can also substitute other vegetables when weaning your baby like swede or pumpkin for the sweet potato. Root vegetables have a naturally sweet taste, they puree to a smooth consistency and are unlikely to cause allergies so they make a good first food. |
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Ingredients
8 ounces sweet potato, peeled and chopped
8 ounces carrots , peeled and chopped
4 ounces parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup washed and sliced white part of a leek
1 ½ cups unsalted vegetable stock
Method:
Steam the vegetables for about 20 minutes or until tender. Blend the vegetables to a puree adding a little of the boiled water at the bottom of the steamer (about 75ml) or some of your baby’s usual milk to make a good consistency for your baby.
Steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients but if you don’t have a steamer, Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the leek for 3 to 4 minutes. add the sweet potato, carrots, and parsnip, pour in the stock, bring to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Puree in a food processor or mash for older babies, using a little of the cooking liquid or you could add a little of your baby’s usual milk.
Information:
From 6 months
Suitable for freezing
MAKES 6 PORTIONS
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