Carrot Purée with Butter

Name: Carrot Purée with Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 medium Carrot; 1 tsp Butter

6–8 monthsPuree

5 minPrep

15 minCook

3Servings

MediumDifficulty

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

Allergens

Milk

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

Carrot2 medium
Butter1 tsp

Steps

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.