Spinach & Pear Puree

Name: Spinach & Pear Puree
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 handful Spinach; 1 small Pear

6–8 monthsPuree

5 minPrep

12 minCook

2Servings

EasyDifficulty

A smooth, nutritious puree made with spinach, pear, perfect for babies just starting solids.

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

Spinach1 handful
Pear1 small

Steps

1Peel, core and dice pear.
2Steam pear and spinach together for 10–⁠12 minutes.
3Blend until smooth. The pear sweetness masks the spinach taste.