🍲 Püre · 6+ ay
Broccoli Purée — A Soft, Nourishing Green First Vegetable for 6+ Months
A gentle, light first vegetable purée where fresh broccoli is steamed and mashed until smooth. Prepared from 6 months with no seasoning or extras; its creamy texture and mild green flavour make it an easy-to-digest recipe for the start of solids.
Ingredients
- 1 small bunch (about 100 g) Fresh broccoli (washed, separated into small florets)
- 2-3 tablespoons Breast milk, prepared formula or drinking water (to adjust consistency)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands and the bowl and spoons you will use thoroughly. Rinse the broccoli under running water and separate it into small florets; trim the thick stalks.
- 2
Place the florets in a steaming basket or a pan with a little water; over low heat, steam for 8-12 minutes until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 3
Drain the broccoli; set aside some of the steaming water or the breast milk/formula in a separate bowl to adjust the consistency.
- 4
Transfer the softened broccoli to a bowl and mash with a fork or blender until you have a smooth purée.
- 5
Add the reserved liquid little by little to reach a soft, flowing consistency your baby can swallow easily.
- 6
Do not add any seasoning or extras; broccoli's own mild taste is enough at this age.
- 7
Test the purée on the back of your hand to make sure it is lukewarm or at room temperature; your baby should always eat seated and under supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Broccoli is a light, gentle green vegetable valued for vitamin C, fibre and folate; mashed until smooth, it can give your baby room to meet new flavours during the move to solids. Prepared by steaming, it offers a creamy consistency and can support getting used to spoon-feeding. Because it is prepared with its own natural taste, no added extras are needed. With its light nature it is a well-loved choice among first vegetable purées.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care that first bites are simple, fresh and natural. Prepare this purée with no seasoning or extras and as fresh as possible; introduce each new food one at a time, three days apart. Health Note: This content is for information only; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your paediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
30
kcal
2 g
protein
5 g
carbs
0 g
fat
2 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
