Courgette Puree Baby Recipe For Babies From 6 Months
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How To Cook Courgette For Baby
Courgette can be cooked for babies in several simple ways that suit baby-led weaning on their journey to starting solid foods from 6 months of age.
Steaming courgette until tender is a gentle method that preserves nutrients and results in soft, easily mashable pieces perfect for little hands to hold.
You can also roast courgette slices lightly with a drizzle of olive oil, which adds flavour and a slightly firmer texture for older babies developing their grip and chewing skills great for finger foods.
For younger babies or those starting on baby puree, boiling or frying courgette until very soft and then blending it into a smooth courgette puree baby recipe is ideal.
Adding a little water, breast milk, or formula can help achieve the desired consistency.
Courgette’s mild flavour makes it easy to combine with other veggies like carrot or potato for varied tastes and textures.
Do You Need To Peel Courgettes For Baby?
You do not usually need to peel courgettes for babies, especially when they are served cooked and softened.
The skin of courgettes is thin and contains valuable nutrients and fibre that contribute to a balanced diet.
However, if the courgette is particularly large or the skin feels tough, peeling might make it easier for your baby to chew and digest.
Always wash the courgette thoroughly before cooking, and prepare it in a size and texture suitable for your baby’s stage of eating.
Ingredient information
Courgette - Courgettes are great for babies for baby led weaning, they are actually so versatile and you can make savoury fries to sweet muffins.
Olive oil - I have used a little extra virgin olive oil to cook the courgette pieces in, You could use a little unsalted butter or avocado oil too as alternatives.
Greek yogurt - Plain Greek yogurt is another weaning staple. Great for baby and great for adding into so many meals.
Serving suggestion
The courgette puree would be great served with extra plain Greek yogurt or you could mix a little extra Greek yogurt into the puree to make it a little creamer for baby.
You can serve the baby food puree with a little pulled pork for added protein or an egg veggie bites for veggies.
Other recipes you may like: Mango and Greek yogurt pots, Layered blackberry cheesecake or Cottage cheese fruit cups.
Storage instructions
The courgette puree can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It is possible to freeze the pots, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. You can also use ice cube trays to portion the rhubarb puree to store in the freezer.
Make sure you leave the pots overnight in the fridge before serving.
Once defrosted you will not be able to re freeze.
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Nutri bullet - I have found a blender to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of many of my baby led weaning recipes.
Kilner jars - These are snack sized glass pots with easy push-on silicone lids which are water tight and leak-proof making them ideal for carrying light bites and snacks on-the-go.
Frying pan - So many pan sets out there but I particularly like to use pans with a non-stick surface for ease of cleaning and ones that are suitable for different types of hob surface.
Recipe | Courgette Puree Baby Recipe For Babies From 6 Months
Courgette Puree Baby Recipe For Babies From 6 Months
This is a great smooth puree recipe that can be added alongside finger foods for dipping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add the diced courgette to the pan and cook on a low heat turning occasionally. The cooking time is 15 minutes until soft and browned.
- Once the courgette is cooked pop the courgette in the nutri bullet or food processor with the yogurt and blitz until you have a smooth puree.
- Spoon into jars or airtight container for later or a bowl to feed right away, just check the temperature of the puree.
Notes
Feel free to use other veggies for this simple recipe such as red peppers, peas, broccoli, cooked sweet potato or cauliflower to make a smooth puree. Cauliflower puree and pea puree is so delicious. Great for little tummies.
You will need to cook the broccoli and cauliflower first in hot water.
The red pepper can be fried.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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