Broccoli Baby Food

Broccoli Baby Food

from babyfoode.com
17 min
12 servings

This Broccoli Baby Food with olive oil recipe is a great way to introduce healthy green vegetables into your baby's diet. A delicious puree full of essential vitamins and healthy fats for growing baby

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli, (chopped into small florets)
  • 1/2 apple, pear or small white potato (peeled and chopped (optional))
  • 1 tbsp good quality olive oil ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Steam: Place the broccoli and apple/potato/pear into a steamer basket and place over boiling water, cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli and apple are tender. Reserve the water from the steamer. Let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Transfer: Add the broccoli and apple to a blender or food processor.

  4. 4

    Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil into the blender or food processor.

  5. 5

    Blend: Puree on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding in additional liquid (reserved water, fresh breast milk or formula) in 1/4 cup increments if needed. I had to add in 1/4 cup of water to the puree pictured.

  6. 6

    Eat: Serve to your baby or freeze for a later meal.