Carrot, Apple and Parsnip Purée
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(Jan.11.11)
Carrots and parsnips are a wonderful combination. Add the extra sweetness of apple and you’ve got a taste your baby is sure to enjoy.
Ingredients:
5 medium carrots
2 medium parsnips
2 medium Gala or Fuji apples
Directions:
- Peel and chop carrots into small cubes. Steam for about 10 minutes.
- Peel and chop parsnips and add to steamer. Steam until tender, about 15 minutes longer.
- Peel, core and chop apples and add to steamer for the last 5 to 7 minutes, until all are soft and cooked through.
- Purée, adding enough water to reach the texture of a smooth, thick soup. Makes about 3 cups (750 mL).
Nutritional Information:
A good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, and some B vitamins.
Registered Nutritionist (Dip. ION and RNCP) and mother of two, Lianne Phillipson-Webb is the founder of Sprout Right, a health and nutrition service specializing in pre-conception, pre-natal and post-natal care for women and their families. Her one-of-a-kind Mommy Chef Classes teach participants about nutrition while making a week’s work of healthy organic meals for baby or toddler. For those outside of Toronto, Lianne’s mommy chef DVDs provide a great resource for new moms who wish to learn more about Baby’s first foods. And don't forget to pick up a copy of her new book, Sprout Right.
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