Sweet Potato and Spinach Puree
Spinach, a rich source of iron but unfortunately not
a popular choice with babies, can pose a problem when
fed on its own. Try mixing it with sweet potato or carrots
or pumpkin and your baby should not have any problems
when she eats this combo. Initially your baby will be
more comfortable with the sweet-tasting foods so you
may want to combine one sweet fruit with an unpopular
vegetable to balance things out.
1 sweet potato Handful sprigs or leaves of spinach
1. Boil the root vegetable in some water till done.
Peel and mash with a fork till smooth. Again you can
choose other methods to cook i.e. steaming or using
the microwave.
2. Wash the cut spinach leaves and steam till soft.
Add the spinach to the mashed potato and mix well.
3. Serve when done. Your baby will take on to the sweetness
of the potato rather well and not fuss over the spinach
as much.
4. Try mixing sweet potato with apple! In fact do not
be afraid to try fruit-veggie combo. Bake or steam the
sweet potato and mash the diced pieces with the cooked
apple and serve. You will be surprised as many such
combinations though odd, work really well with babies.
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