We’re back again with 2 more simple baby food recipes. Chef Tatiana will show us how to make 2 recipes, one with fruit, and one with green veggies. The pea and mint purée contains zucchini to mellow the flavor and gives it a creamy texture. The mint is also a great addition because it can be used to soothe a stomach ache. The second recipe contains mango and fresh vanilla bean. Both recipes are great for babies ages 4-6 months and will allow them to taste a wide variety of flavors and get in the vitamins that they need to grow!
Pea Mint Purée
Serves 4–6 meals for babies 4–6 months old
Ingredients
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
1 cup chopped zucchini
5 leaves of mint
½ cup water if needed
Preparation
- Bring a saucepan with a little water to a boil.
- Add chopped zucchini to a steamer basket. Steam for 5 minutes.
- Add in peas – fresh or frozen, steam for another 3-5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and transfer to blender or food processor. Add in mint.
- Puree until smooth or creamy. If it is too thick, add some of the steam water. Serve or freeze.
Mango Vanilla Purée
Serves 4–6 meals for babies 4–6 months old
Ingredients
2 cups frozen or fresh chopped mango
½ vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
- Place mango chunks and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
- Bring a saucepan with a little water to a boil over medium-low heat for 4 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Serve or freeze for later.
