butter-nut squash baby food
The colour of a vegetable or fruit is often a good indication of its nutritive value - and the butternut squash is no exception! Its deep orange hue tells you it's packed with beta-carotene, which your baby's body converts to vitamin A (a lot of beta-carotene in baby's diet can contribute to the harmless - but startling - 'orange nose' phenomenon!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
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yield
3-4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds organic butternut squash, about 3 cups
How To Make butter-nut squash baby food
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds and place cut side down in a baking pan. Pour ¼ cup water in bottom of pan. Bake squash until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and scoop out flesh.
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Step 2Puree the squash after cooking, until you’ve reached the desired consistency. You may want to add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, breast milk or formula to thin.
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