BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Spinach & Pea Blend

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

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

Method

  1. 01

    Measure 1 cup of fresh or frozen peas and wash 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves.

  2. 02

    Place peas in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 3 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add spinach leaves on top and steam for another 3-4 minutes until peas are tender and spinach is fully wilted.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender with 3 tablespoons of steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend on high until vibrant green and completely smooth, adjusting with extra liquid for desired consistency.

Gallery

Spinach & Pea Blend — photo 1
Spinach & Pea Blend — photo 2

How to offer

This brilliant green puree is a nutritional powerhouse. Offer on a preloaded spoon or mix with a milder puree.

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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