Vegetables for Baby
Introduce your little one to the vibrant world of flavors with this simple yet nourishing "Vegetables for Baby" puree recipe! Made with wholesome ingredients like carrot, sweet potato, and zucchini, this beginner-friendly baby food delivers natural sweetness and essential nutrients to support your baby’s growth and development. Steamed to preserve their vitamins and blended to silky perfection, these veggies create a smooth and creamy puree that’s easy to customize with just a touch of olive oil for added healthy fats. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for meal prep, whether served fresh or stored in freezer-friendly portions for busy days. Ideal for introducing solids, it’s a wonderful way to nurture healthy eating habits from the very first bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 small Sweet potato
- 1 small Zucchini
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Peel the carrot and sweet potato. No need to peel the zucchini unless desired.
Cut the carrot, sweet potato, and zucchini into small, uniform chunks to ensure even cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the chopped vegetables and 1 cup of water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the vegetables steam for 15 minutes, or until they are tender enough to be pierced easily with a fork.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the vegetables to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked vegetables along with any remaining cooking water into a blender or food processor. Add the olive oil, if using.
Blend the mixture into a smooth puree. If the puree is too thick, add additional sterilized water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency for your baby.
Spoon the puree into small baby-friendly serving containers or freeze in portions for later use.
Serve fresh or reheat gently before feeding your baby. Always check the temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1656 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*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.
