Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree
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.
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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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.
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4 Comments on “Carrot + Ginger Baby Food Puree”
Thanks for this great recipe! My son loved it! I have added a link to this on my site
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My baby loves this recipe!! Thank you
Can dried ginger be used instead if you don’t have fresh?
I haven’t tried using dried in this recipe. I would suggest adding in just a pinch, taste testing the puree and adding more if needed.