Best Weaning Recipe Sweet Potato Purée Recipes

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WEANING RECIPE: SWEET POTATO PURéE



Weaning recipe: Sweet potato purée image

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

2 sweet potatoes (about 500g)
baby's milk

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

WEANING RECIPE: LENTIL & SWEET POTATO PURéE



Weaning recipe: Lentil & sweet potato purée image

Babies tend to love the taste of sweet potato, here we've combined it with lentils which are a rich source of protein, iron and fibre. You can also add a dollop of yogurt for an extra protein boost

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Time 25m

Yield makes about 475g

Number Of Ingredients 5

knob of butter
pinch ground coriander (optional)
50g red split lentils , thoroughly rinsed
375g sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks
1-2 tbsp yogurt (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the coriander, if using and cook for 1 min. Stir in the lentils and sweet potatoes, then pour in enough water to just cover.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 mins or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Drain, then mash together. Stir through the yogurt, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 0.6 grams protein

WEANING RECIPE: SPINACH, SWEET POTATO & YELLOW SPLIT PEA PURéE



Weaning recipe: Spinach, sweet potato & yellow split pea purée image

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

1 sweet potato
knob of butter
¼ tsp garam masala (optional)
½ bag baby leaf spinach (40 or 50g), thoroughly washed
150g yellow split peas , thoroughly rinsed
1-2 tbsp yogurt

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

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