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Red Pepper + Sweet Potato Baby Food

Red Pepper + Sweet Potato Baby Food Puree

4.47 from 15 votes
If you've been searching for a red pepper baby food recipe, look no further!  This stage 2 Red Pepper + Sweet Potato Baby Food Puree is perfect for your 6 month+ baby.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Baby Food Purees and Mashes
Cuisine: Baby Food Purees and Mashes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup sweet potato diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • water, breast milk or baby formula as needed

Equipment

  • Baby Bullet
  • Food Processor
  • blender
  • pot
  • Steamer Basket

Method
 

  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.
  2. Wash, peel and dice 1 cup of sweet potato.  Wash, de-seed and dice 1 cup of red bell peppers.
  3. Add the sweet potato to the steamer basket and cover the pot with a lid.  Steam for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the red pepper to the steamer basket and cook, covered, for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sweet potato is soft.
  5. Let the sweet potato and red pepper cool down slightly. Then add them, along with the cumin, to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding just enough liquid to get your blender going.  Slowly add more liquid as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Notes

  • Keep in mind that a blender will give you a smoother puree than a food processor. 
  • If you want a really smooth puree, you will need a good, powerful blender.
  • If your baby is ready for a chunky consistency, you can mash this instead of pureeing it.
  • My baby food recipes don’t yield a lot because babies don’t eat much, and they should be eating a variety of different foods (making too much of one type won’t give them that opportunity).  However, if you want to make this recipe in bulk to freeze for later, simply double it.