Since Marlowe was such a veggie-lover, I’m sharing the recipe I used for her. Remember that this recipe makes a big batch so that you can freeze some for the week. Like with anything, please ask your pediatrician before introducing any of the foods below to your little one.
Put a large pot of water to boil. I use a big pasta pot and fill it three inches from the top.
Next, place the diced carrot and zucchini in the baby food maker, and follow directions to steam.
Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat in a medium frying pan. Add the onions (and garlic, if using) and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, very soft, and browning. Remove them from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
When the pot of water is boiling, add the kale and spinach and stir well, continuing to stir every so often until the greens are soft. (TIP: check the kale for softness since it takes longer to cook!) Then, either remove the greens with a slotted spoon or dump them over a colander to drain.
When drained, add to the onion mixture.
At this point, the veggies in the baby food maker should be done steaming. Take out the steamer basket and drop the veggies into the blending container.
Add the greens and sautéed onions and two more inches of water (Don’t forget there will already be water in there from the steaming). Pulse the mixture until smooth. If needed, add more water little by little until the desired consistency is reached.
Enoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Marlowe's Favorite Veggie Purée
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 34Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 211mg6%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 3765IU75%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.