Broccoli Puree
Broccoli puree is a great way to introduce your baby or toddler to the bigger bolder flavors of vegetables. Roasting the broccoli makes this puree a favorite for kids and adults alike!
Servings: 15 cubes
Calories: 19kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the florets on the baking sheet in one layer and drizzle with olive oil making sure all the pieces are coated.
- Roast the broccoli for 25-30 minutes, (check on it at about 20 minutes and give the pan a little shake). Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before pureeing
- Transfer to your blender container and add a few tablespoons of water (or other liquid you prefer) to help get things going in the blender.
- Puree to desired consistency, adding a bit more water as needed.
Notes
This puree will stay fresh in fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you would like to try another way to cook the broccoli, you can steam it instead of roasting it. To do this follow these simple instructions
- In a medium sized pot, add about 2 inches of water and put it on the stove over medium heat. Place the broccoli florets into a steamer basket and place it into the pot.
- Cover and let steam until fork tender (about 10 minutes, a little longer for fresh broccoli). Then remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes in the pot.
- Transfer the broccoli carefully to a high speed blender container, reserving the steaming liquid. Puree to desired consistency, adding a bit of the steaming liquid (or other liquid you like) as needed to smooth out the puree.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
