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How to Serve Spinach to Baby
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
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Total Time
5m
This simple and nutritious recipe is perfect for serving spinach to your baby. Whether it’s in the form of a puree or a baby-led weaning option, this dish provides essential vitamins and minerals for your little one’s growth and development. It’s a great way to introduce this healthy green to their diet.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Spinach Baby Food Puree
Spinach For Baby-led Weaning
Steps
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Steam: In a medium saucepan, bring 2″ of water to a boil over medium heat. Place the green beans and spinach into a steamer basket, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Reserve steamer water. Let cool slightly.
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Puree: Place the cooked green beans and spinach into a blender or food processor. Turn on the blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes on medium. If the puree is too thick, add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid at a time, until you achieve desired consistency.
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Serve: let cool slightly and then feed to baby. Store the rest of the puree in the fridge or freezer for a later meal.
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Cook: heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil and garlic, let coook1-2 minutes. Add in the spinach and let cook for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach is just wilted.
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Serve: serve the spinach to your baby in an age-appropriate way – either in chopped smalle pieces or mixed with egg, yogurt or as a puree on a self-feeding spoon.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories37kcal1%
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Fat1g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates6g0%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar1g0%
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Protein2g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium275mg13%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.