Baby Food Recipe #2: Sweet Pea Puree

Sweet Peas were SOOO much easier to prepare than the Winter Squash. All that this recipe required was a bag of frozen peas (or you could use fresh) and a steam pot. I just bought my steam pot online from Crate and Barrel and was excited to use it. My book says this about the Sweet Pea Puree: "Homemade pea puree should be bright green, unlike the drab-colored jarred versions available at the supermarket. To help the peas retain their vibrant color, do not overcook them. Frozen peas are the next best thing to fresh spring peas. They're available year-round and they will save you time and effort shelling."


Step #1: Bring one inch of water to boil in the pot. Put peas in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for 5-7 minuets. When they are tender, remove from basket and rinse under running cold water.

Step #2: Puree peas in a processor until smooth.



Step #3: Add breastmilk or formula to thin puree to desired consistency. I added 3 1/2 ounces of breastmilk. I then spooned 2 tablespoons of the puree into individual containers. I freezed 10 containers and kept 2 out to use for tonight's feeding and tomorrow. For about the $1.50 it cost for the bag of peas, I made 12 servings of baby food for Lydia.


Trying the recipe out. Lydia was excited to be in her highchair because it likely means she is going to eat!


Once we gave her the sweet peas, she wasn't so sure about it. She ate 5-6 bites of the peas. We will give her more a little later tonight when she might be a little more hungry. She didn't turn her head away, but I think it was a change for her and she is trying to get used to all the new tastes and textures.