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Beets for Baby (puree or baby-led weaning)
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
35m
This beet baby food recipe is perfect for either puree or baby-led weaning. It uses simple ingredients like beets, liquid, and optional cinnamon. Whether you're spoon-feeding your little one or letting them explore on their own, this nutritious and colorful dish is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
Scale:
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Baby Food Puree
Baby-led Weaning
Steps
1
Prep: scrub off any dirt on the beets, leaving the skin and stem attached.
2
Steam: In a medium saucepan, bring 2″ of water to a boil over medium heat. Place the whole beets into a steamer basket, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork. Reserve steamer water. Let cool slightly and then peel the skin and stem.
3
Transfer: Place the cooked beets into a blender or food processor and add a pinch of cinnamon as well as 1/3 cup of reserved steamer water, fresh breast milk, formula or water.
4
Puree: turn on the blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes on medium. If the puree is too thick, add in 1/4 cup of liquid at a time, until you achieve the desired consistency.
5
Eat: Serve and enjoy, or freeze some for later.
6
Slice or chop the beets to be age-appropriate for your baby. Add on a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve and enjoy.
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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Calories93kcal4%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates22g1%
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Fiber5g0%
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Sugar15g0%
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Protein2g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium87mg4%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.