Potato and spinach puree
- Vegetarian
- Contains iron
- Good source of beta carotene and vitamin C
What you need:
- 1 medium potato, peeled and quartered
- 20g spinach
What you do:
1) Boil the potato in unsalted water until tender.
2) Steam the spinach over the potato in a sieve for the last few minutes of cooking.
3) Drain and mash the potato with a little of baby's usual milk.
4) Puree the spinach and add to the potato. Adjust the texture with boiled cooled water or breast milk or formula.
Pear and apple puree
- Vegetarian
- Contains vitamin C
What you need:
- 1 ripe pear, peeled and sliced
- 1 apple, peeled and sliced
What you do:
1) Place the pear and apple in a small saucepan with one tablespoon of water and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender.
2) Purée in a blender.
Blended meat
- Non Vegetarian
- Good source of protein
What you need:
Small amount (1/2 cup) of chicken, lean beef, veal OR lamb finely chopped or minced
What you do:
1) Place meat in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
2) Simmer gently until meat is tender, and well cooked.
3) Press meat through a strainer or blend it.
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