BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Beetroot & Carrot Blend

Beetroot & Carrot Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
8 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 1 medium beet, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cubed

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 medium beet and 2 medium carrots into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 02

    Place beet cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 8 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add carrot cubes and continue steaming for another 10-12 minutes until both are completely tender.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender with 3-4 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend on high until smooth and a beautiful deep pink-orange color, adding liquid to thin if needed.

Gallery

Beetroot & Carrot Blend — photo 1
Beetroot & Carrot Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Pink-stained stools are normal after eating beets. This stunning purplish-orange puree is a visual delight for babies.

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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