🍲 Püre · 7+ ay
Silky Pea Purée — A Single-Vegetable Velvety Green Meal for 7+ Months
A velvety, light purée made from fresh peas steamed until tender and smoothly mashed. A single-vegetable, simple and natural green meal for babies aged 7 months and up; warm and soft, perfect for spoon-feeding.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (about 120 g) Fresh or frozen peas (washed)
- 3-4 tablespoons Drinking water (for steaming and adjusting the consistency)
- 1-2 tablespoons Breast milk or follow-on formula (optional, to loosen the consistency)
- a few drops Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Directions
- 1
Thoroughly wash your hands and the bowl, spoon and countertop you will use. Rinse the peas; if using frozen peas, prepare the amount you take from the pack.
- 2
Place the peas in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 10-12 minutes, until they are soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 3
Transfer the cooked peas to a bowl; add a few tablespoons of drinking water and mash with a fork or hand blender until you reach a smooth, velvety consistency.
- 4
If you can feel the fine skins of the peas, you can pass the purée through a fine sieve for a softer texture. If you like, loosen the consistency with breast milk or follow-on formula and add a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil.
- 5
Let the purée cool until lukewarm; before serving, check the temperature on yourself with a spoon. If it is too thick, thin it with a little more drinking water.
- 6
Offer it to your baby with small spoonfuls, without rushing. Introducing a new ingredient one at a time and a few days apart makes it easier to watch for possible reactions.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Steamed peas, known for their plant protein, vitamin C, folate and fibre, can be a gentle green vegetable option on your baby's solid-food journey. A single-vegetable, simple serving gives your baby room to get to know this new green taste on its own. Its smooth, velvety texture can make swallowing easier for babies who are new to spoon-feeding. A few drops of extra-virgin olive oil can help add some healthy fat.
Maiyko's note
The mildly sweet yet distinctive taste of peas may feel unfamiliar to some babies at first; without rushing, you can gently make room for your baby to get used to it by offering it again every few days. At Maiyko, we care about the natural, safe ingredients that reach your baby's plate as much as about the organic cotton that touches their skin. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
58
kcal
3 g
protein
9 g
carbs
2 g
fat
3 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.