It's hard to feed children with healthy dishes but don't worry we covered you. Click and try our new recipe: broccoli and flaxseed puree for your baby.
Makes: 6 portions
Time: 15 minutes
Age: 9+ months
Ingredients:
250g broccoli
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions:
- Chop the broccoli into small florets.
- Steam the broccoli in a pot, microwave or vegetable steamer for 10-12 mins or until soft.
- Puree with a blender or mash with a fork for a chunkier consistency, based on your child’s preference and age.
- In a small bowl, mix the flaxseed with the water.
- Add to the broccoli puree and mix well.
- If using butter, stir in the broccoli mash and melt.
- You can freeze in single portions for up to 3 months.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information Typical Values:
Nutrient | per 100g | per serving (46g) |
Energy |
341kJ/ 82kcal |
157kJ/ 38kcal |
Fat of which saturates |
4.7g 2g |
2.2g 0.9g |
Carbohydrate of which sugars |
3.2g 1.8g |
1.5g 0.8g |
Protein | 4.7g | 2.1g |
Salt | 0.02g | 0g |
Vitamin C | 54mg (68%) | 25mg |
% reference intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal)