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.
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PinDescription
A sweet and earthy puree for your favourite baby.
Ingredients
- One large beetroot
- 1/2 large sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon feta
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Makes three servings.
Keywords: beet puree, baby food, baby beet puree, baby beetroot, beetroot for babies
Description
A sweet and earthy puree for your favourite baby.
Ingredients
- One large beetroot
- 1/2 large sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon feta
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Makes three servings.
Keywords: beet puree, baby food, baby beet puree, baby beetroot, beetroot for babies
Kel says
July 11, 2013 at 9:26 amOr better still, it can go into my mouth as Beetroot and Feta Dip, with crackers or veggie sticks. Sounds pretty awesome either way.
Veggie Mama says
July 12, 2013 at 12:54 pmhaha yep, I ate half of this just like that!
MotherDownUnder says
July 11, 2013 at 10:32 amI 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!
Veggie Mama says
July 12, 2013 at 12:54 pmI agree. And good with mint blended in!
Lisa Mckenzie says
July 12, 2013 at 12:52 pmYum what a posh baby food<lovely Stacey.
Veggie Mama says
July 12, 2013 at 12:54 pmHaha yeah, usually it’s the standard pumpkin and broccoli round here – but thought I’d share something a bit fancier!
thelifeofclare says
July 13, 2013 at 2:22 pmLove the idea of homemade baby food! And beetroot being sweet would be perfect!
Veggie Mama says
July 15, 2013 at 2:40 pmOh she loved it! Can’t wait to make it again.
Carly Findlay says
August 10, 2013 at 12:57 pmI 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?
Veggie Mama says
August 22, 2013 at 1:48 pmno? what is it! I want a pizza with a lid!