Another great vegetable to start on your little one is the sweet potato, both yummy and good for your kiddo. With its fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and calcium, the sweet potato ranked highest in nutritional value according to a 1992 study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Who knew something so delicious is also good for you? This veggie also mixes well with apples for a puree down the road and makes for an excellent finger food with sweet potato bites.
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Servings: About 8
The gear:
- Cutting knife
- Peeler
- Steamer and Pureer or Beaba Babycook or Food Mill*___
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The goods:
- 1-2 sweet potatoes, peeled (duh) and cut up
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The approach:
- Take out Beaba or food mill* or separate steamer and pureer
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes
- Steam for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are soft
- Puree with reserve water from the bottom of the steamer or use food mill
- Serve warm
- Store any remaining in the fridge for no more than 3 days and then freeze using a Tovolo ice cube tray or Babycubes
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Happy Eating!
Marnie
* A food mill actually works best with vegetables like sweet potatoes. I used my Beaba and it worked just fine but a food mill is a sure way to avoid the puree becoming too “pasty”.
Tags: basic babyfood puree, Calcium, Fiber, homemade, Iron, Protein, Sweet Potato, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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