Description
A nutritious and vibrant baby food made from beets and other wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound red or golden beets
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 cup Applesauce
- 1 cup Blueberry Puree
- 1 cup Sweet potato puree
- ½ cup Avocado puree
Instructions
- Wash and cut off the root and stem ends of the beets. Cut into even slices, about 1 inch thick, leaving the skin on.
- Place into a medium or large saucepan and cover with about 2 inches of water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium to simmer rapidly. Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the beets are soft when poked with a fork or paring knife. Remove from heat.
- Drain and run under cold water to help them cool down enough to handle them. Remove the skins by rubbing on them gently with your fingers—they should slip off.
- To serve baby-led weaning style: Offer one or two slices at a time to baby to self-feed.
- To puree, add beets to a blender. Blend, starting on low and working up to high. Add 1 tablespoon water at a time to make a smooth puree. Add the olive oil if using.
- Serve, or mix with one of the optional flavor combinations to make a baby food combination.
Notes
- Ensure that the beets are well cooked to achieve a smooth texture.
- This recipe can be mixed with other fruit and vegetable purees for additional flavors.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baby Food
- Method: Boil and Blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg