Cucumber and Beet Purée
Makes about 2 cups
Time 1 hr 45 min
Brightened with fresh mint, this colorful purée is a great way to get little ones to eat their fruits and veggies!
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 beets (about 3/4 pound total), trimmed and scrubbed well
- 1/2 English cucumber (about 1/2 pound), chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wrap beets snugly in foil, place on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 1 hour.
Transfer to a plate, discarding foil.
Halve beets and let sit until cool enough to handle.
Using a paring knife, peel and chop beets, transferring them to a food processor as you go.
Add cucumber and mint and purée until smooth.
The purée will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
(Suggested age: 8 months and up)
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: about 1/4 cup, 15 calories , 0g total fat, 25mg sodium, 4g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 1g 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
- 3 beets (about 3/4 pound total), trimmed and scrubbed well
- 1/2 English cucumber (about 1/2 pound), chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint