A few weeks ago we got the most lovely beetroot in our organics box. But it was like, just one beetroot. So it sat there, looking mournfully out at me every time I opened the refrigerator but I was never inspired about what to cook with it. Ok that’s a lie, I’m fairly certain I entertained a beetroot and haloumi dish for the briefest of moments, but it never came to fruition.
So when I was putting a few bits and pieces together for Pepper, I wondered if she might like it – and she did! Her little purple grin was adorable. It made enough for a few servings of dinner (this kid eats like a bird), but you can obviously use your own amounts. And if you’re concerned about the salt level in the feta, by all means leave it out or replace it with a little more cottage cheese or ricotta.
For three servings (after that you’ve gotta be freezing it, and ain’t nobody got time fo dat), you’ll need:
One large beetroot
1/2 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon feta
*Peel and chop the beetroot and sweet potato and add to a pot with a little water – just enough to cover, and bring to the boil.
*reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or so, until the veggies are tender.
*Blend with the feta (or ricotta/cottage cheese) and serve to your hungry little vegemite.
Or better still, it can go into my mouth as Beetroot and Feta Dip, with crackers or veggie sticks. Sounds pretty awesome either way.
haha yep, I ate half of this just like that!
I think this would be a one bite for me, one bite for Toddler C kind of dish!
And the more feta the betta I always say!
I agree. And good with mint blended in!
Yum what a posh baby food<lovely Stacey.
Haha yeah, usually it’s the standard pumpkin and broccoli round here – but thought I’d share something a bit fancier!
Love the idea of homemade baby food! And beetroot being sweet would be perfect!
Oh she loved it! Can’t wait to make it again.
I am 30 years past baby but I’d eat this! Yum!
I reckon adults could have it as a dip, or filled in one of those Italian pizza things – the ones where the pizza has a lid on it. Can’t recall the name, but you know?
no? what is it! I want a pizza with a lid!