Recipe: Sweet Potato Spinach Baby Puree

​Makes 1 cup

This fall-themed puree is packed with nutrients for your growing baby and also functions as a great side dish for the whole family!

Active time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Kitchen Gear:

• Sharp knife

• Cutting board

• Measuring cup

• Small pot

• Handheld blender or masher

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato, scrubbed and sliced (The thinner the slices, the faster it will cook.)

• ¾ cup fresh flat-leaf spinach leaves, finely chopped

Instructions:

• Put the sweet potato slices in the pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat.

• Lower the heat to medium, add the spinach, and cook until the sweet potato is tender, about 15 minutes. If necessary, drain off the water.

• Mash or puree. Set aside to cool to room temperature or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Kids i​n the Kitchen:

• Let your child scrub the sweet potato.

• If using a potato masher, allow your child to mash the mixture.

• If using a food processor, allow your child to press the power buttons.

Personalize It:

• Substitute the sweet potato with carrots or butternut squash.

• Substitute the spinach with kale.
  
  

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