BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Bok Choy & Carrot Blend

Bok Choy & Carrot Blend — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bok choy, roughly chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

Method

  1. 01

    Wash and roughly chop 2 cups of bok choy (both leaves and stalks). Peel and slice 2 medium carrots.

  2. 02

    Place carrot slices in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 5 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add bok choy pieces and continue steaming for another 5-6 minutes until carrots are tender and bok choy is wilted.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender with 3 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend until very smooth, adding extra liquid to reach a flowing, lump-free consistency.

Gallery

Bok Choy & Carrot Blend — photo 1
Bok Choy & Carrot Blend — photo 2

How to offer

A great introduction to Asian greens. The sweet carrot balances bok choy's mild cabbage-like flavor.

Storage

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