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6 months+ · Meal

Avocado & Pea Blend

Avocado & Pea Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas

Method

  1. 01

    Measure 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas and steam in a basket over boiling water for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender.

  2. 02

    While peas steam, halve a ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.

  3. 03

    Transfer the cooked peas and avocado flesh to a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend together until completely smooth, adding 1-2 tablespoons of water or steaming liquid to loosen if needed.

  5. 05

    Serve immediately for best color and freshness, or store with plastic wrap pressed against the surface.

Gallery

Avocado & Pea Blend — photo 1
Avocado & Pea Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Best served fresh. The healthy fats in avocado combined with protein from peas make this a nutrient-dense first meal.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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