Sweet Potato Purée
Sweet potato purée is a great first food for babies. But it is also a useful ingredient in many other recipes and is an easy way to up the veggie content of your cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- Cold water to cover
Instructions
- Wash and peel your sweet potatoes and cut into bite size pieces.
To boil
- Place in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
- Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft. You can test by removing one piece and inserting a sharp knife into the centre. If it slides through the potato flesh it’s done.
To steam
- Place your sweet potato chunks in the steamer basket. Use two baskets if needed.
- Bring 2-3 inches water to the boil in the bottom of the steamer then cover with the steamer baskets and lid, reduce the heat to a simmer and steam for 10-15 minutes until soft.
To make the purée
- Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- Blend with a stick blender or transfer to a jug blender and blend until smooth. Add a dash of water if needed.
Notes
- You can also mash your cooked sweet potato or alternatively bake in the oven until soft and then cut in half and scoop out the flesh.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 31mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8016IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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