Carrot Puree

Carrots are easy to digest and packed with nutrients — making them a great pick for babies first food.

Ingredients

Scrub 1 1/2 pounds organic carrots, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Arrange carrots on a steamer rack in a large pan over 1 inch of water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Steam until tender, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Plunge carrots into ice water to stop the cooking.
Pulse in a food processor or pass through a food mill fitted with the medium disk. Add formula, breast milk, or boiled and cooled water as needed.
Fill 1/4-cup plastic containers or ice-cube trays with purée.

Makes 3 cups or about 30 cubes.

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HIBA | October 3, 2010 at 12:34 pm - §

CAN I BOIL THE CARROTS IN WATRE THEN BLEND?
Krista Pelley | November 29, 2010 at 11:42 am - §

Actually you are supposed to steam the carrots in order the ensure thet all the vitiams and minerals are still contained in the vegetable.

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