BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Mushroom & Potato Blend

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed

Method

  1. 01

    Clean and quarter 1 cup of white mushrooms. Peel and cube 1 medium potato into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 02

    Place potato cubes in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 6 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add quartered mushrooms and continue steaming for another 7-8 minutes until potato is tender and mushrooms are cooked.

  4. 04

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

  5. 05

    Blend on high until smooth and savory, adding liquid to reach a creamy consistency.

Gallery

Mushroom & Potato Blend — photo 1
Mushroom & Potato Blend — photo 2

How to offer

This savory blend introduces umami flavor early. Offer at mealtimes alongside other purees.

Storage

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