Carrot & White Fish Puree
6–8 monthsPuree
AllergensFish
Prep8m
Cook10m
Servings2
DifficultyMedium
A smooth, vitamin A-rich puree introducing white fish as a gentle first protein source alongside sweet carrots.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Peel and chop carrot into small pieces.
- 2Steam carrot until very soft (10 minutes).
- 3Cook white fish fillet by steaming until flaky (6 minutes).
- 4Flake fish and remove any bones.
- 5Puree carrot and fish together with a little cooking water until smooth.
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.
Check Fish for Bones
Carefully check all fish for bones before serving to infants and young children. Even "boneless" fillets may contain small pin bones.