Carrot Purée with Butter

Name: Carrot Purée with Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Carrot; 1 tsp Butter

6–8 monthsPuree

AllergensMilk

Prep5m

Cook15m

Servings3

Smooth carrot purée finished with a touch of butter for richness. A beloved French classic that makes an excellent early vegetable.

Ingredients

Carrot2 medium

Butter1 tsp

Instructions

1Peel 2 medium carrots and cut into thin rounds.
2Steam for 12-15 minutes until very tender.
3Blend until completely smooth.
4Stir in 1 teaspoon of butter while still warm and mix well.
5Serve warm.

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.