Sweet Potato, Pea and Broccoli Puree Recipe
This sweet potato, broccoli and pea mash is a nutritious delight for babies aged 6 months and up. It’s a wonderful way to nurture a growing palate, ensuring that your little one receives a balanced and wholesome meal. This sweet potato, pea and broccoli mash recipe not only introduces flavours and textures into your baby's diet but also sets the stage for healthy eating habits.
10 minutes
20 minutes
3
Ingredients
- 1 medium (400g) sweet potato, peeled and chopped coarsely
- 1½ cups (375mL) water
- 1 cup (80g) broccoli florets
- ½ cup (60g) frozen peas
How to make
- Place sweet potato and water in a small saucepan, bring to the boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes; add broccoli and peas, cook a further 5 minutes or until tender.
- Puree or mash according to baby’s age.
Tips
Puree can now be frozen for use at a later date.
For convenient quantities, place puree into ice cube trays and freeze. Each cube is equal to about 1 tablespoonful, which is just right for babies just starting out.