🍲 Püre · 7+ ay
Steamed Single-Ingredient Broccoli Purée: A Simple Green Meal for 7+ Months
A single-ingredient, velvety purée made with gently steamed broccoli. A tender introduction to a green vegetable for babies 7 months and older — a simple, natural and nourishing first meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (about 90 g) Fresh broccoli (washed, only the tender florets separated into small pieces)
- 3-4 tablespoons Drinking water (for steaming and to adjust the consistency)
Directions
- 1
Thoroughly wash your hands, the bowl and spoon you will use, and the broccoli; trim away the tough stalks and break only the tender florets into small pieces.
- 2
Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 8-10 minutes, until soft enough to mash easily with a fork.
- 3
Let the cooked broccoli cool slightly for a few minutes; steaming helps preserve more of its nutrients than boiling in water.
- 4
Transfer the broccoli to a bowl and mash it well with a fork or blend it. Add a little of the cooking water or clean drinking water at a time to adjust the consistency.
- 5
Bring the purée to a smooth, lump-free consistency suited to your baby's age.
- 6
Serve once it is lukewarm (body temperature); you can check the temperature on the inside of your wrist.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Gently steamed broccoli, known for its vitamin C and fibre content, can be a tender green vegetable option on your baby's complementary feeding journey. Offered as a single ingredient, it helps your baby clearly recognise this new green taste and its distinctive aroma. Its velvety purée texture suits the spoon-feeding stage and supports easy digestion.
Maiyko's note
Broccoli's distinctive aroma may feel unfamiliar to some babies at first; without rushing, you can gently make room for your baby to get used to the taste 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
20
kcal
2 g
protein
4 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.