Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 4 large broccoli florets (with long stems)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon whole milk

Method

1. 01

   Cut broccoli into large florets with a long stem (the stem acts as a handle for baby to hold).

2. 02

   Steam broccoli florets for 8–10 minutes until very soft but still holding shape.

3. 03

   While broccoli steams, melt cream cheese in a small saucepan over low heat with a splash of milk. Stir until smooth.

4. 04

   Add grated cheddar to the warm cream cheese sauce and stir until melted into a smooth dip.

5. 05

   Serve broccoli at room temperature alongside the cheese dip in a small bowl.

How to offer

Place broccoli florets on the high chair tray with the cheese dip in a small bowl alongside. Always supervise during feeding. At 9 months, baby loves dipping. Long stems make excellent BLW handles. Broccoli must be very soft — never al dente for babies.

Storage

Refrigerate broccoli and sauce separately for up to 3 days. Reheat sauce gently with a splash of milk. Steam broccoli fresh for best texture.

Nutrition note

Broccoli is typically one of the favorites to start meals with because it is so simple for babies to grasp. So that the baby may grasp the stem easily, cook and separate the florets. Broccoli is a very nutritious food and also a fantastic source of vitamin A, which promotes the health of the eyes. In addition, broccoli has fiber for a healthy digestive system, vitamin B6 and folate for growth and brain development. Broccoli is also rich in chemicals which may prevent the growth of a number of cancers.

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