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Cauliflower puree for babies

Easy one-ingredient puree for weaning babies

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Serves 4
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Freezable
Dairy Free

Preparation

Total time: 15 Mins
Preparation time: 5 Mins
Cooking time: 10 Mins

1 small cauliflower (around 300g) or 300g frozen florets

Remove the cauliflower leaves and chop the florets into small pieces.
Steam or boil the florets for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
Add the florets to a blender along with 2-3tbsp of the cooking water. Blend until you have a smooth puree. Stir in some of baby's usual milk if desired.
Once it is cool enough, serve a little of the puree to baby. Leave the rest to cool completely, then divide into portions in an ice cube tray and 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.

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You will need

Saucepan or steamer

Blender or stick blender

Ice cube tray

Tips

Try frozen cauliflower florets to save on prep time

Check out our Netmums weaning chart for plenty of weaning tips and advice

Read our guide to preparing, freezing and reheating purees

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