This Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree recipe is a great first puree for baby! Smooth and mild tasting but with a fun zip from the ginger. Ginger is also great for calming an upset tummy. Great baby food for 4 months and up – stage 1 baby food.

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REASONS TO LOVE THIS Carrot + Ginger BABY FOOD RECIPE:

  • easy to make – 2-ingredients
  • healthy – full of nutrients for growing baby
  • delicious 
  • baby food for 4 months and up – stage 1 baby food
  • great with your favorite homemade baby cereal
  • freezer-friendly
  • smooth and creamy 
  • ginger is great for soothing little tummies

SUPER TIP FOR THIS Carrot + Ginger BABY FOOD RECIPE:

Steamed carrots are a great first finger food for baby, simple follow directions until cooked, then chop into small pea size pieces and toss with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of cumin and 1/2 tsp of freshly minced ginger and serve.

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This Carrot + Ginger Baby Food recipe is a great first puree for baby! Smooth and mild tasting but with a fun zip from the ginger. Ginger is also great for calming an upset tummy.
Yield: 16 ounces
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Baby Food
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly minced
  • 1 cup water reserved from steaming breast milk or formula

Instructions 

  • Peel and chop the carrots into small coins.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with 2” of water and bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Place the carrots into a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork.
  • Let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
  • Transfer carrots and ginger to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you reach your desired consistency.

Notes

Age: from about 4 months and up
Yield: 16 ounces 
Storage: Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and this are my favorite freezer storage containers).
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Super Tip: Steamed carrots are a great first finger food for baby, simple follow directions until cooked, then chop into small pea size pieces and toss with 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of cumin and 1/2 tsp of freshly minced ginger and serve.

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