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Acorn Squash Baby Food
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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
18m
Total Time
28m
This delicious and nutritious baby food recipe features roasted acorn squash blended with olive oil and warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. A perfect introduction to new flavors for your little one, this homemade baby food is easy to prepare and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
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Wash and dry the acorn squash. Slice the stem and the base off of the squash. Cut in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
3
Slice into 1-inch crescent-moon-shape slices. Arrange in a layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil overtop and rub to coat, turning each piece over so both sides are coated in oil.
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Sprinkle with any optional seasonings.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the pieces are tender when poked with a fork.
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To serve baby-led weaning style: Serve one slice at a time. (The skin helps hold the squash together and baby will typically spit it out. Demonstrate which side to eat the squash slice from.)
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To make a puree: Scoop the flesh off of the skin and add it to a blender. Blend, adding 1 tablespoon water, no-salt-added broth, breastmilk, or formula at a time until you have a smooth puree.
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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Calories47kcal2%
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Fat1g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates9g0%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar0g0%
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Protein0g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium2mg0%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.