Carrot & Ginger Puree

Name: Carrot & Ginger Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium Carrot; 1/4 tsp grated Ginger

6–8 monthsPuree

Prep10m

Cook15m

Servings3

DifficultyHard

Warming puree with sweet carrots and a tiny hint of fresh ginger for gentle digestion support.

Ingredients

Carrot3 medium

Ginger1/4 tsp grated

Instructions

1Peel and slice 3 medium carrots into rounds.
2Steam carrots for 12-15 minutes until very tender.
3Peel a tiny piece of fresh ginger (about 1/4 teaspoon grated).
4Add ginger to the steamer for the last 2 minutes.
5Transfer carrots and ginger to a blender.
6Add 3-4 tablespoons of steaming liquid.
7Blend until very smooth.
8Taste — the ginger should be barely noticeable.

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.