Zucchini is one of the first vegetables you can offer your baby when they start solids. Its mild flavor and smooth texture are much loved by babies who are discovering new foods. It’s an excellent vegetable nutritionally, as it’s rich in vitamins (A, B and C) and minerals (potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron).
This is one of the simplest and healthiest recipes out there, and babies love it. Give it a try!
How to Make Zucchini and Potato Purée
- Wash the zucchini and cut it into pieces. If it has very large seeds, remove the center too. Peel the zucchini if your baby is under 8 months old, as the skin can be hard for them to digest.
- Wash, peel and cut the potato into pieces.
- Put the zucchini and potato pieces in a saucepan with a little water and cook them for 15 minutes.
- When the pieces are tender, blend them with a blender until you have a smooth, even purée.
- Put the purée on a plate, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and stir. Serve it to your baby when it’s lukewarm.
Tips and Tricks
- For babies over 1 year old, you can add a cheese wedge without salt to the mixture before blending for a creamier purée.
- To cook the vegetables, you only need enough water to cover them, which helps them keep more of their nutrients.
- You can add more or less cooking water, or even a little milk, depending on the texture your baby prefers.
- These amounts make more than one serving. The most practical thing is to store the leftovers in jars for another day.
