Beet & Apple Puree

Name: Beet & Apple Puree
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 small Beet (Beetroot); 1 small Apple

6–8 monthsPuree

5 minPrep

25 minCook

2Servings

MediumDifficulty

A smooth, nutritious puree made with beet (beetroot), apple, perfect for babies just starting solids.

Nitrate Caution: Homemade Purees

Homemade purees of spinach, beets, and carrots may contain high nitrate levels for babies under 6 months. Commercial baby food is tested for safe nitrate levels.

Source: AAP Clinical Report (2005)

Ingredients

Beet (Beetroot)1 small
Apple1 small

Steps

1Peel and dice beet and apple.
2Steam beet for 15 minutes, then add apple and steam 10 more minutes.
3Blend together until smooth.