Broccoli, Pea, and Pear Puree

Ingredients

• Half a medium-sizedpear
• 3–4broccoli florets
• 75 g (½ cup)peas

Instructions

1. 1

   Mash the pear

   Use a fork to mash the ripe, softened pear.

2. 2

   Cook the vegetables

   Steam or boil the peas and broccoli until soft.

3. 3

   Combine and mash

   Mash the pear, peas and broccoli together with a fork, or blend them for a smoother texture.

What is broccoli, pea and pear puree?

This is a simple baby-food puree made by combining cooked vegetables with softened fruit. It draws on the practical tradition of preparing first foods as soft mashes, with no added seasoning or other ingredients.

Pear brings gentle sweetness, while peas and broccoli make the puree more savoury. Cooking the vegetables until soft makes them easier to mash or blend.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 122 calories, 6g protein, 24g carbs, 1g fat.

The peas and pear provide most of the carbohydrates, while the peas contribute most of the protein; the ingredients contain very little fat. Offer it alongside other suitable foods if you want to make a more varied meal.

Prepare the pear safely

Soft texture: use a ripe, softened pear and mash it thoroughly with a fork. Raw pear can be slippery and firm, so it may pose a choking risk for babies.

Readiness: the recipe description notes that pear can be offered when a baby is ready for solids, often around six months, provided it is cooked until mushy or cut very thinly. Follow your usual guidance for your baby’s stage and supervision.

Cook the vegetables until tender

Steaming: steam the broccoli and peas until they are soft enough to mash easily.

Boiling: alternatively, boil them until tender, then drain before mashing so the puree does not become unnecessarily watery.

Choose the texture

Fork-mashed: mash the three ingredients together for a thicker, less uniform puree, making sure the vegetables are soft and well broken down.

Blended: blend the mixture for a smoother consistency. The recipe gives no liquid quantity, so do not add any unless needed to reach a texture suitable for your baby.

Serve it simply

This puree is designed as a single serving, so it can be offered on its own. If serving it as part of a meal, pair it with other suitable foods according to your baby’s stage and appetite.

Allow time to cool

The recipe takes about 15 minutes in total. Check that the vegetables are soft before mashing, and let the finished puree cool to a comfortable temperature before serving.

Recipe notes & tips

• Choose a ripe pear that has softened enough to mash easily.
• Cook the broccoli and peas until a fork crushes them without effort.
• Drain boiled vegetables well before combining them with the pear.
• Mash thoroughly for a textured puree or blend for a smoother result.
• Cool the puree before offering it to your baby.

Variations

• Smoother texture: blend the cooked vegetables and pear until evenly pureed.
• More texture: use a fork to mash the ingredients rather than blending them.
• Pear preparation: steam or simmer firm pear until mushy before mashing.
• Cook by steaming: steam the peas and broccoli instead of boiling them.
• Cook by boiling: boil the peas and broccoli until soft, then drain well.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Firm pear: mash only ripe, softened pear, or cook it until mushy first.
• Undercooked vegetables: continue cooking until the broccoli and peas are soft enough to mash easily.
• Watery puree: drain boiled vegetables well before combining them with the fruit.
• Uneven mash: break down the broccoli florets thoroughly with a fork or blend the mixture.
• Serving it hot: allow the puree to cool before offering it.

How to store

For best quality, serve freshly made. If you need to keep any, transfer it promptly to a clean, covered container, refrigerate and use within 1–2 days; reheat thoroughly, then cool before serving.

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