Asparagus Baby Food
Makes about six 1/4-cup servings
Time 15 min
Featuring in-season, fresh asparagus (preferably organic), this is just right for your little one as is, but combine with puréed potatoes or apples if their tiny taste buds prefer.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Method
Steam asparagus in a steamer basket set over 1 inch of water in a large, covered pot until tender, about 10 minutes; reserve cooking water.
Purée in a food processor until smooth, adding a tablespoon or 2 of the cooking water, if needed.
If desired, push purée through a fine sieve.
Cover and chill for up to 3 days, or freeze in tightly sealed containers.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 100 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (10g dietary fiber, 10g sugar), 10g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces