Split Pea & Potato

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried yellow or green split peas
• 1 small potato, peeled and diced
• 1.5 cups water

Method

1. 01

   Rinse 1/4 cup yellow or green split peas. No soaking is required for split peas.

2. 02

   Peel and dice 1 small potato. Combine split peas and potato in a saucepan with 1.5 cups of water.

3. 03

   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until split peas are completely soft and potato is tender.

4. 04

   Blend or mash until smooth, adding water or breast milk/formula as needed to reach a creamy, spoonable consistency.

How to offer

Serve warm as a thick, comforting smooth puree. A naturally satisfying and protein-rich meal for babies.

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

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in antioxidants, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. as well as vitamins B, C, E, and A. With critical minerals like folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, potatoes are a nutritional foods for growing infants. Potatoes also contain crucial minerals for brain growth, more B vitamins, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and other B vitamins. Potato starch aids in the growth of good gut bacteria that sustain a baby's body.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer