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Broccoli puree for babies

Introduce tiny tastebuds to nutritious broccoli with this easy homemade puree

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Difficulty: Easy
Serves 4
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Freezable
Dairy Free

Preparation

Total time: 15 Mins
Preparation time: 5 Mins
Cooking time: 10 Mins

1 head of broccoli or 250g frozen broccoli florets

Trim the end of the broccoli stalk. Chop the rest of the broccoli (stalk and florets) into small chunks.
Boil or steam the broccoli for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
Puree in the blender along with 1-2tbsp of the cooking water, to your desired consistency.
Leave until cool enough to serve to baby. Stir in a little of baby's usual milk if desired.
Once completely cool, divide the rest of the puree up in an ice cube tray. Freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost, covered, in the fridge overnight or in the microwave. Once defrosted, reheat to piping, then allow to cool before giving to baby.

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You will need

Saucepan or steamer

Blender or stick blender

Ice cube tray

Tips

Check out our Netmums weaning chart for plenty of weaning tips and advice

Read our guide to preparing, freezing and reheating purees

Variations

When you're ready to add other flavours, try...

Stirring in a spoonful of finely-grated cheese

Combine with pureed cod or chicken

Try a mix of savoury and sweet by mixing with pureed carrot, apple, peas or sweet potato

Reviews

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Poppy Y

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Trying to get baby off to a good start by introducing savoury veg like this first :)

Reviewed on 13/07/20
Poppy Y

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Trying to get baby off to a good start by introducing savoury veg like this first :)

Reviewed on 13/07/20