Sneaky Chef Make Ahead White Puree
Elevate your family’s nutrition with the Sneaky Chef Make Ahead White Puree, a versatile and wholesome recipe designed for busy home cooks. Featuring just two simple vegetables—cauliflower florets and zucchini—this silky-smooth puree is packed with fiber, vitamins, and hidden goodness that blends seamlessly into soups, sauces, casseroles, and even baked goods. Ready in just 20 minutes, this make-ahead puree uses an easy steaming technique and a quick blitz in the blender for a fuss-free preparation. Add a splash of optional lemon juice for a hint of brightness and extra preservation. Perfect for meal prep, this puree stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer, allowing you to sneak nutrition into your family’s meals without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups zucchini
- 2 cups water for steaming
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cauliflower florets and zucchini thoroughly. Trim the ends off the zucchini and chop it into large chunks.
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
Add the cauliflower florets and zucchini chunks to the steamer basket. Cover with a lid and steam for about 8-10 minutes, or until both vegetables are very tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
Remove the steamed vegetables from the basket and let them cool slightly for a few minutes.
Transfer the vegetables to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture becomes completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice if desired to enhance the flavor and preserve the puree.
Let the puree cool to room temperature before storing. Transfer the puree to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Use the puree as a hidden addition to soups, sauces, or batters to boost the nutritional content of your meals without altering the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
174 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3298 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
