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Broccoli & Sweet Potato Blend

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

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

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup broccoli florets

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 medium sweet potato. Cut 1 cup of broccoli into small florets.

  2. 02

    Place sweet potato cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 7 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add broccoli florets and continue steaming for another 6-7 minutes until both are tender.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Blend until smooth and creamy; sweet potato's natural starch creates an extra-smooth texture.

Gallery

Broccoli & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 1
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How to offer

The sweet potato softens broccoli's flavor, making this a popular combo. Great for dinner as a complete side.

Storage

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

Nutrition note

Broccoli is typically one of the favorites to start meals with because it is so simple for babies to grasp. So that the baby may grasp the stem easily, cook and separate the florets. Broccoli is a very nutritious food and also a fantastic source of vitamin A, which promotes the health of the eyes. In addition, broccoli has fiber for a healthy digestive system, vitamin B6 and folate for growth and brain development. Broccoli is also rich in chemicals which may prevent the growth of a number of cancers.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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