This Broccoli Baby Food recipe is a great way to introduce healthy green vegetables into your baby’s diet. A delicious puree that is full of essential vitamins and healthy fats for a growing baby. 

Nutritional Information

• The fiber found in broccoli promotes gut health and heart health.
• It helps support your immune system with the help of vitamin C.
• Broccoli is high in vitamin K, which is important in blood clotting.
• The antioxidants found in broccoli may help protect against certain types of cancers.
• Vitamin A and antioxidants found in broccoli promote eye health. 

Broccoli Puree

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Age: 6+ months 

Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli, chopped into small florets
• 1/2 cup apple or pear, peeled and chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp good quality olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil over medium heat.
2. Steam: Place the broccoli and apple/pear (if using) into a steamer basket and place over boiling water, cover, and steam for 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli and apple are tender. Reserve the water from the steamer. Let cool slightly.
3. Transfer: Add the broccoli and apple to a blender or food processor.
4. Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil into the blender or food processor.
5. Blend: Puree on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding in additional liquid (reserved water, fresh breast milk or formula) in 1/4 cup increments if needed. I had to add in 1/4 cup of water to the puree pictured.
6. Eat: Serve to your baby or freeze for a later meal.

Notes 

Age: 6+ months 

Yield: roughly 12 ounces

Adding In Spices: Feel free to add in 1 tsp of chopped chives, 2-3 mint leaves, 1 tsp of chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Storage: you can store this puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.