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Broccoli Spinach Puree for Babies

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As Moms, we’re all too familiar with stories about kids rejecting anything remotely green on their plate. Unfortunately, green vegetables are what they SHOULD be eating, especially super foods like spinach and broccoli! But if your baby has just started weaning, here’s a way you can avoid this situation later on – get them used to the taste now! And we’ve got just the way you can do it, with a Broccoli Spinach Puree for Babies!

Broccoli helps to strengthen kids’ immune system, develops good eyesight and prevents anemia. Spinach is good for the eyes and is rich in many antioxidants. Broccoli may cause flatulence and discomfort due to gas, due to which it is not recommended for babies below 8 months. Spinach, which can contain oxalates and nitrates, both of which are not suitable for babies under the age of 8 months. So in short, this recipe is ideal for babies over 8 months. When buying, choose bright green vegetables without any sign of decay. If you can, get organic varieties to keep your baby safe from chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Broccoli Spinach Puree for Babies

Avoid power struggles over vegetables later by getting your baby used to its taste right from the start! Try out this puree that combines two super foods in one - Broccoli Spinach Puree.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Fill a pan with water.

2. Take all the ingredients in a bowl and place it in the pan. Make sure the water doesn’t enter the vegetables.

3. Put the pan on the stove and close the lid.

4. Steam the vegetables till they are completely cooked and soft.

5. Let the cooked vegetables cool a little. Grind them to a puree.

6. Add a little cumin/jeera powder for taste. You can also add breast milk or formula to think it out.

Avoid power struggles over vegetables later by getting your baby used to its taste right from the start! Try out this puree that combines two super foods in one - Broccoli Spinach Puree.

Broccoli Spinach Puree for Babies
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Avoid power struggles over vegetables later by getting your baby used to its taste right from the start! Try out this puree that combines two super foods in one - Broccoli Spinach Puree.
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Recipe type: Puree
Cuisine: Indian
INGREDIENTS
  • Chopped Carrot - 1 cup
  • Broccoli Florets - 1 cup
  • Chopped Spinach Leaves - 1 cup
METHOD
  1. Fill a pan with water.
  2. Take all the ingredients in a bowl and place it in the pan. Make sure the water doesn't enter the vegetables.
  3. Put the pan on the stove and close the lid.
  4. Steam the vegetables till they are completely cooked and soft.
  5. Let the cooked vegetables cool a little. Grind them to a puree.
  6. Add a little cumin/jeera powder for taste. You can also add breast milk or formula to think it out.