Beet & Pear Puree

Name: Beet & Pear Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 small diced Beet (Beetroot); 1/2 sliced Pear

6–8 monthsPuree

Prep10m

Cook15m

Servings1

DifficultyMedium

Vibrant pink puree with earthy beets and sweet pear for folate and fiber.

Ingredients

Beet (Beetroot)1 small diced

Pear1/2 sliced

Instructions

1Peel and dice beet into small cubes.
2Steam beet 12 minutes until very tender.
3Steam pear slices 3 minutes.
4Blend beet and pear until silky smooth.
5Serve warm or at room temperature.

Safety Notes

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.