Plantain & Carrot Puree

Name: Plantain & Carrot Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 Plantain; 1 small Carrot

6–8 monthsPuree

10 minPrep

15 minCook

3Servings

EasyDifficulty

Sweet plantain and tender carrot steamed and blended into a vibrant orange puree. A vitamin-rich first food popular across the Caribbean.

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

Plantain1/2
Carrot1 small

Steps

1Peel half a ripe plantain and 1 small carrot; cut both into thin slices.
2Steam together for 12–⁠15 minutes until completely soft.
3Blend until smooth, adding a little cooking water or breast milk to thin.
4Serve warm or at room temperature.