BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Broccoli & Sweet Potato Blend

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
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

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
Broccoli & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 2

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.

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