Broccoli, pea and potato puree

Is your bub a little apprehensive when it comes to eating broccoli? This delish broccoli, pea and potato puree should change all that! Try it tonight and you may be pleasantly surprised.

Ingredients

  • 1 potato

    peeled and diced

  • ½ cup broccoli florets

  • ½ cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 blender
  • 1 microwave-safe container
  • 1 cling wrap

Instructions

  1. Stove top method: Place potato and broccoli in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Stove top method: Bring to the boil on medium-high heat, and then simmer on medium for 10 minutes or until cooked. Add frozen peas after 7 minutes.
  3. Stove top method: Strain most of the water (leave about a tablespoon) and place in a blender.
  4. Stove top method: Puree until smooth, and serve.
  5. Microwave method: Place potato and broccoli in a microwave-safe container. Cover with cling wrap, leaving a corner uncovered.
  6. Microwave method: Cook on high for 2 minutes, add peas and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until soft and cooked through.
  7. Microwave method: Puree in a blender and serve.

Notes

Tip
You can use fresh peas instead of frozen – just cook them for the same amount of time as the potato and broccoli.
Storage
If you have used frozen peas, any leftover puree should not be frozen. Only freeze leftovers if you have used fresh peas.

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