Broccoli and Apple Puree
A naturally sweet puree of steamed broccoli and apple with a little olive oil, a gentle way to help babies enjoy green vegetables.
Ingredients
- 480 ml broccoli, cut into florets2.03 cup broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 medium apple, peeled and cored
- 15 ml olive oil1.01 tbsp olive oil
Steps
- Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
- Peel and core the apple, then cut it into rough chunks for even steaming.
- Add the broccoli and apple to the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until both are very tender.
- Reserve the steaming water, then transfer the broccoli and apple to a blender.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the broccoli and apple in the blender.
- Puree on high for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, adding reserved water or breast milk a little at a time to reach the texture you want.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 25
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 1.2g
- Carbs
- 3.2g
Tips by age
Blend completely smooth and thin with extra reserved water, breast milk, or formula to an easily spoonable consistency.
Choking safety: Make sure the puree is fully smooth with no firm broccoli stalk pieces remaining.
Blend a little less so the puree has a soft, slightly textured feel to encourage tongue and gum practice.
Choking safety: Ensure broccoli and apple are fully softened with no hard lumps.
Serve as a thick mash, or steam extra broccoli florets and apple a little firmer and cut into soft finger-size pieces alongside.
Choking safety: Cut any whole florets or apple pieces small and soft; avoid firm raw apple.
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