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Vegetable Puree

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Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins
Calories 60 - 80
Best Season Summer
Description

Indulge your little one in a nutritious and delightful journey with this homemade Vegetable Puree. Packed with goodness, this easy-to-make puree introduces a medley of flavors and essential nutrients for your baby's healthy development. The combination of carrots, potatoes, and zucchini creates a harmonious blend, while a touch of parsley adds a subtle freshness.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 small carrot
  • 1/4 small potato
  • 1/4 small zucchini
  • 1-2 sprigs of parsley
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 250 ml water
Instructions
    Initially
  1. Dice the carrot, potato, and zucchini.

     
  2. Finely chop the parsley.

     
  3. Steaming Method
  4. Pre-cook the rice in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup of water for 10 minutes.
  5. Place the prepared vegetables in a steaming basket.

  6. Add the pre-cooked rice on top of the vegetables and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

     
  7. Steam the vegetables until they become tender, about 20 minutes.

     
  8. Mash 2-3 spoonfuls of the steamed vegetables with the pre-cooked rice using a fork to make a puree.

  9. Stovetop Method
  10. Pre-cook the rice in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup of water for 10 minutes.

  11. Place the prepared vegetables in a steaming basket.

  12. Add the pre-cooked rice on top of the vegetables and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

     
  13. Steam the vegetables until they become tender, about 20 minutes.

  14. Mash 2-3 spoonfuls of the steamed vegetables with the pre-cooked rice using a fork to make a puree.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 1.7g
Potassium 300mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 1.95g4%

Vitamin A 3500 IU
Vitamin C 15 mg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 0.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

You can enhance this recipe by adding additional vegetables such as 4-5 leaves of watercress, a tablespoon of peas, and 1-2 fresh green beans.