Roasted Butternut Squash + Thyme Baby Food
Butternut squash is the perfect winter vegetable for your baby! It is hearty, nutrient packed, and delicious. Roasting it brings out its sweet and nutty flavor, and fresh thyme gives it a great earthy accent. Blend it up and you've got a delicious and nutritious stage 2 baby food puree!
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Servings: 1 cup
Equipment
Ingredients
- half butternut squash (about 2.5 cups, cubed)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup water or more as needed (can be substituted with breast milk or baby formula)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Wash, peel and cut the butternut squash into 1/2″ cubes. Place the cubes and thyme on a baking sheet and toss with just enough oil to evenly coat them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, and the squash is soft. Stir half way through cooking.
- Let the butternut squash cool slightly, then place it in a food processor with 1/4 cup of liquid. Blend until it forms a puree. Add more liquid as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Notes
- If you want to save some time and effort, you can buy pre-cubed butternut squash.
- If your baby is ready for an even chunkier consistency, you can mash the butternut squash with a potato masher instead of pureeing it. Stir in water once its been mashed.
- On the other hand, if you’re looking for a super smooth puree, you will need to use a high-powered blender instead of a food processor.
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