Name: Potato + Rosemary Baby Food Puree
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; water, breast milk or baby formula (as needed)

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Here’s my take on “baby’s first mashed potatoes”! Try this Stage 1 Potato + Rosemary Baby Food Puree for your little one, starting from 4 months old.

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What health benefits does this potato + rosemary baby food puree provide?

This puree is great for your baby!

Potatoes are high in fiber, vitamin C, which supports your immune system, and potassium, which helps to regulate the fluid balance in your body.

Rosemary is a great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Can I add herbs and spices to baby’s first foods?

Seasoning baby food with herbs and spices from the beginning is so important! It introduces your baby’s palate to a variety of flavors and promotes adventurous eating in the future.

With both my son and daughter, I added herbs and spices to their food from their first bite and I had no problems.

The reason foods are first introduced to babies one at a time is to be able to easily identify if your baby has food allergies and what specifically he is reacting to. Allergic reactions to herbs and spices are rare, so it’s generally safe to add them to baby’s first foods.

If you are not comfortable with this, you can introduce the main ingredient first, in this case potatoes. Once you know there is no reaction to that (wait a few days to see if you notice any symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or rash) you can begin to pair the potatoes with an herb or spice.

How long will homemade baby food last?

Fresh, homemade baby food will last in the refrigerator for 3 days. Once the 3 days have passed, the remaining food should be disposed of for safety reasons.

If you make this or any other baby food recipes in bulk, it can be stored it the freezer for up to 3 months. Click here for more information, tips and tricks on storing homemade baby food.

By the way, these baby food freezer storage trays are PERFECT for freezing baby food. They come with snug fit lids that prevent spills and freezer burns, and they stack so easily.

How do you make potato + rosemary baby food puree?

Ingredients:

2 large Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary
water, formula or breast milk as needed

Equipment:

Step 1: Fill a pot with 1-2 inches of water then place a steamer basket in it. Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat on to medium-high.

Step 2: Wash and scrub the potatoes well, then peel and cut them into medium sized pieces.

Step 3: Place the potatoes in the steamer basket and cover the pot. Steam for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.

Step 4: Let the potatoes cool slightly. Then, add them to a blender along with the rosemary and a splash of liquid to get the blender started. Puree the potatoes, adding more liquid as necessary. Turn the blender off a soon as the puree is smooth (over blending the potatoes can cause them to become very “gummy.”

Step 5: Mix the potato puree with more liquid as needed, until you reach your desired consistency.

Note: Keep in mind that a blender will give you a smoother puree than a food processor.

If you’re looking for a super smooth puree, you will need a high-powered blender.

Although I am using a high-powered blender to showcase this recipe, I made a lot of baby food for my kids in a food processor. I liked to give my babies lots of different textures because I didn’t want them to get accustomed to super smooth purees all the time.

In fact, this KitchenAid food processor is what I used. I LOVE it because it is very compact (I have a small kitchen) but it’s still powerful.

But, the tool you choose to puree your baby food in is totally up to you! It’s just a matter of personal preference.

Change it up!

Try substituting the rosemary with turmeric, thyme, or parsley!

Try these other baby food recipes!

You should always consult your pediatrician before giving your baby new foods.