Yesterday morning (July 26, 2009) I attempted to make my son his first vegetable, Carrot Puree.) I purchased California Organic Carrots and a brand new steamer basket. Apparently, I did not put enough water in the bottom of the pan and I scorched the pan so the carrots ended up smelling and tasting burned. I called them "mesquite carrots" and fed them to Aaron anyway. We were at a big picnic and there were a lot of people around. He gagged at the new texture and new taste. And he hit his head on the corner of the highchair tray and was crying. My mother then took the carrot puree and added some cereal and breast milk (mine, not hers.) It was still unsuccessful so we decided to abort that mission. I steamed more carrots last night and sent them off with him for my Mom to try again today (Nonni to the rescue!) I am remaining positive that he will learn to like his veggies...
Aaron's First Vegetable: Carrot Puree
Ingredients:
4 to 6 medium organic carrots, peeled and chopped
1 Tablespoon Organic Brown Rice Cereal
an ounce or 2 of Mommy's milk
Procedure:
1. Put the carrots in a steamer basket (in enough water to cover the bottom of a 4 quart pot.)
2. Cook for approx. 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
3. Put the carrots and some of the water from the pot into a food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Add cereal and breastmilk to desired consistency.
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MMMM carrots. Later on when Aaron is a bit older try pureeing organic steamed carrots with organic tomato paste (I use the Trader Joe's version). I also mix carrots and sweet potatoes quite a bit too!
Lisbeth
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