BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Kale & Sweet Potato Blend

Kale & 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 kale leaves, stems removed

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 medium sweet potato. Remove stems from 1 cup of kale leaves and roughly chop the leaves.

  2. 02

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

  3. 03

    Add kale on top and steam for another 5-6 minutes until sweet potato is fork-tender and kale is wilted.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding extra liquid if needed to achieve a silky texture.

Gallery

Kale & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 1
Kale & Sweet Potato Blend — photo 2

How to offer

The sweet potato's natural sweetness balances kale's slight bitterness. A great way to introduce leafy greens.

Storage

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