Peach and Quinoa Purée
Makes about 2 cups
Time 45 min
Introduce young palates to protein-packed quinoa by puréeing it with fresh summer peaches.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 3/4 pound small peaches (about 3), peeled, pitted and chopped
Method
Combine quinoa and 1 3/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Lower heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until just tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, uncover, scatter peaches over the top and quickly cover again.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
Uncover, fluff with a fork, spread quinoa mixture out on a large plate and let cool until warm.
Transfer quinoa mixture to a food processor 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, 80 calories , 1g total fat, 0mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 3g 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
- 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 3/4 pound small peaches (about 3), peeled, pitted and chopped