Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
Notes
Nutrition Label
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
purees 101 - broccoli
Marni Katz
Broccoli is one of those vegetables that kids love, or hate. And broccoli puree could fall into that same camp. However, my kids happen to love it.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Baby Food
Cuisine
Vegetarian
Servings
15
cubes
Calories
19
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
16
oz
broccoli florets
1
tablespoon
olive oil
2
teaspoons
flaky sea salt
or to taste
Instructions
roasting
preheat oven to 425 degrees
line a baking sheet with parchment paper
lay the florets on the baking sheet in one layer (the more bits touching the baking sheet, the more caramelization you'll get)
drizzle with olive oil making sure all the pieces are coated
sprinkle salt on top
roast for 25-30 minutes, (check on the broccoli at about 20 minutes and give the pan a little shake)
remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes
transfer to
high speed blender
container
add a few tablespoons of water to help get things going
puree to desired consistency, adding a bit more water as needed
steaming
in a medium sized pot, add about 2 inches of water and put on medium heat
place broccoli florets into a
steamer basket
and place in pot
cover and let steam until fork tender (about 10 minutes)
remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes in the pot
transfer to
high speed blender
container, reserving the steaming liquid
puree to desired consistency, adding a bit of the steaming liquid as needed to smooth out the puree
Notes
puree will stay good in fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories:
19
kcal
Carbohydrates:
2
g
Protein:
1
g
Fat:
1
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Sodium:
320
mg
Potassium:
96
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
188
IU
Vitamin C:
27
mg
Calcium:
14
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
baby food, broccoli recipe, vegetable puree
Tried this recipe?
Let me know
what you think!