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Broccoli puree for babies
Introduce tiny tastebuds to nutritious broccoli with this easy homemade puree
- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 4
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Freezable
- Dairy Free
Preparation
- Total time
- 15 Mins
- Preparation time
- 5 Mins
- Cooking time
- 10 Mins
1 head of broccoli or 250g frozen broccoli florets
Trim the end of the broccoli stalk. Chop the rest of the broccoli (stalk and florets) into small chunks.
Boil or steam the broccoli for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
Puree in the blender along with 1-2tbsp of the cooking water, to your desired consistency.
Leave until cool enough to serve to baby. Stir in a little of baby's usual milk if desired.
Once completely cool, divide the rest of the puree up in an ice cube tray. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost, covered, in the fridge overnight or in the microwave. Once defrosted, reheat to piping, then allow to cool before giving to baby.
You will need
Saucepan or steamer
Blender or stick blender
Ice cube tray
Tips
Check out our Netmums weaning chart for plenty of weaning tips and advice
Read our guide to preparing, freezing and reheating purees
Variations
When you're ready to add other flavours, try...
Stirring in a spoonful of finely-grated cheese
Combine with pureed cod or chicken
Try a mix of savoury and sweet by mixing with pureed carrot, apple, peas or sweet potato
Reviews
Poppy Y
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Trying to get baby off to a good start by introducing savoury veg like this first :)
Reviewed on 13/07/20
Poppy Y
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.Trying to get baby off to a good start by introducing savoury veg like this first :)
Reviewed on 13/07/20
