🍲 Püre · 8+ ay
Spinach & Potato Purée — An Iron-Friendly Soft Recipe for 8+ Months
A gentle introduction to leafy greens: a creamy, salt-free and sugar-free purée made with organic baby spinach and tender potato. A spring-appropriate meal balanced in iron and vitamin C, for babies continuing solids from 8 months.
⚠️ Contains allergens: none
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic baby spinach leaves (stems removed)
- 1 piece small organic potato (peeled and diced)
- half cup filtered drinking water
- 2-3 tablespoons breast milk or formula (for texture)
Directions
- 1
Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under running water; remove the stems and roughly chop the leaves.
- 2
Peel the potato and dice into small cubes; place in a small saucepan with half a cup of water.
- 3
Simmer the potato over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 4
In the last 2 minutes, add the chopped spinach to the pan; cook until the colour turns bright green, then remove from heat.
- 5
Drain through a sieve, reserving a spoonful or two of the cooking water.
- 6
Blend or mash with a potato masher until smooth enough for your baby.
- 7
Loosen with breast milk, formula or the reserved cooking water until you reach a gentle consistency; do not add salt or sugar.
- 8
Make sure the serving temperature is lukewarm (test a drop on your wrist) and offer with a small soft spoon.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Spinach can contribute plant-based iron and folate to a growing baby's iron needs; combined with potato, it becomes a more accepted meal in both texture and flavour. The soft starch of potato offers a silky consistency and can support energy. Vitamin C from spring greens may help the body absorb plant-based iron. With no added salt or sugar, it stays a simple, gentle start for your baby's palate.
Maiyko's note
Choosing organic, fresh spinach makes your baby's first meeting with greens feel more natural. At Maiyko we believe in gentle care and natural ingredients; starting with small portions is the loveliest way to patiently observe your baby's response. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please consult your pediatrician for your baby's nutrition and health decisions. Introduce new ingredients one at a time, three days apart.
Nutrition per serving
85
kcal
3 g
protein
16 g
carbs
1 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.
