Okra Puree
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Fiber-rich
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 150g fresh okra pods
- 3–4 tablespoons reserved steaming water
Method
- 01
Wash the okra pods and trim off the stem ends. Pat dry with a clean cloth.
- 02
Cut into small pieces of about half an inch for quicker cooking.
- 03
Place in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 10–12 minutes until completely soft.
- 04
Transfer to a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of steaming water. The natural mucilage in okra gives it a thick, smooth consistency.
- 05
Blend until smooth. The slightly viscous texture of okra puree is normal and makes it easy to spoon-feed.
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How to offer
Serve on a preloaded spoon. Okra's natural thickening properties make it easy to mix into other pureed foods.
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
Okra is a great source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K, which help support a healthy immune system and bone development. The natural mucilage, or 'slime,' in okra can actually be very soothing for the digestive tract.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
