Cauliflower, like butternut squash, is something that I had never made before I started making my own baby food. And also, like butternut squash, its has become a staple in our house. It has a great mild flavor, and tastes great as a puree mixture or just steamed with some season all.
Cauliflower is jam packed with vitamin C, and is also a great source of Vitamin K, folate, and dietary fiber, and its also very low in calories for the mama’s out there trying to lose that baby weight!
Because cauliflower is so mild is flavor; it blends well in other foods without even tasting it. I primarily give it to Little Frances in the following foods:
- Mixed with eggs
- Mixed with mashed potatoes
- Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 1 cauliflower, you can also use frozen cauliflower florets
Steps:
- Cut the florets from the base of the cauliflower.
- Steam for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. If frozen, steam for approximately 18 to 20 minutes.
- Puree in a food processor or blender, add water as needed to help it blend.
- Store in baby food jars (approximately 1/2 cup per jar) or ice cube trays (approximately 1 oz per cub).
Yield: 1 cauliflower will yield approximately 2 1/2 cups of puree or 20 oz.
Timing: Wholesome Baby Food recommends that you introduce this at 8 months although you may introduce it earlier. It can cause gas in some babies with sensitive tummies.
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
Epicutie Rating: Confused. ---See right side of the page for descriptions. Little Frances will usually eat a few bites of this, but she definitely prefers it blended with other foods.
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