Best Weaning Recipe Lentil Sweet Potato Purée Recipes
WEANING RECIPE: SPINACH, SWEET POTATO & YELLOW SPLIT PEA PURéE
Make this weaning purée with sweet potato, spinach and split peas before transitioning baby to solids. It has a bit of texture and the option of subtle spice
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Time 50m
Yield Makes about 500g
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potato on a baking tray and roast in the oven for around 45 mins or until a knife easily inserts into the flesh.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepan, add the garam masala, if using, and cook for 1 min. Stir in the spinach and cook for 1-2 mins until wilted. Remove from the saucepan. Add the split peas to the pan, then pour in enough water to cover.
- Bring to the boil, cook for 10 mins, then turn down the heat and simmer for another 20-30 mins until tender.
- Drain, then transfer to a food processor along with the spinach and yogurt. Once the potato is cooked. Cut in half and scoop out the flesh. Add to the food processor. Pulse to combine. Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 0.5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.03 milligram of sodium
WEANING RECIPE: SWEET POTATO PURéE
Sweet potatoes are a great first food when you start weaning your baby and you can blend in their regular milk. Try this simple purée
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Time 50m
Yield Makes about 425g
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes on a baking tray and roast in the oven for around 45 mins or until a knife inserts easily into the flesh.
- Allow to cool a little, carefully peel off the skin, removing any hard bits and blitz in a food processor, with a splash of baby's milk, until smooth. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times to get a smooth consistency throughout.
- Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers or ice cube trays and freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
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