BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Broccoli & Carrot Blend

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

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and slice 2 medium carrots into rounds. Cut 1 cup of broccoli into small florets.

  2. 02

    Place carrot rounds in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 4 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add broccoli florets and continue steaming for another 8-9 minutes until both are very tender.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Blend on high until smooth; the natural sweetness of carrot balances the earthy brassica flavor of broccoli.

Gallery

Broccoli & Carrot Blend — photo 1
Broccoli & Carrot Blend — photo 2

How to offer

A nutrient-packed classic combo. Serve as a main puree at meal times alongside a protein source.

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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