Pumpkin & Tahini Purée
6–8 monthsPuree
10 minPrep
15 minCook
2Servings
MediumDifficulty
Sweet pumpkin puree with nutty tahini for calcium and sesame introduction
Allergens
Sesame
Choking Hazard: Sticky & Chewy Foods
Sticky or chewy foods such as nut butters, glutinous rice cakes (mochi, tteok, zongzi), konjac and fish balls can block a small airway. Thin nut butters or spread them thinly, cut rice cakes, konjac and fish balls into very small pieces, and always serve seated and supervised.
Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines
Ingredients
Pumpkin100g
Tahini1/2 tsp
Olive Oiloptionaltiny drizzle
Steps
- 1Peel and dice pumpkin into small cubes
- 2Steam pumpkin until very tender
- 3Blend pumpkin until smooth
- 4Stir in tahini and mix well
- 5Add a tiny drizzle of olive oil
- 6Thin with water or breast milk if needed