How to Make Baby Food: Peas

You can save money by making your own baby food! Making your own baby food is as simple as can be, and by making a large amount and freezing the leftovers, you save even more work for yourself. Sweet peas are a great first vegetable for your baby. Follow the easy recipe below to make a pea puree your baby is sure to enjoy.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 bag of frozen peas
• bowl of ice cold water
• blender or electric food mill for making baby purees

1. Cook frozen sweet peas according to package directions.

2. When peas have finished cooking, drain them, reserving the cooking water, and dump them into a bowl of ice cold water. (Dumping them in cold water will ensure a smoother puree, which is especially helpful for younger babies who are eating peas for the first time.)

3. Drain the cold water from the peas. Place in blender and pour a small amount of reserved cooking water in blender. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.

4. The peas will keep in fridge for 2-3 days, or in freezer for 3 months. It's just that easy!

Tips & Warnings

• Freeze peas in ice cube trays--pop out a cube and thaw for an individual serving for your baby!
• Mix peas with other pureed veggies your baby enjoys (carrots, squash, and sweet potato are good foods to mix with peas)

[niccolostubbs]

on 8/10/2009 Very interesting! Can't wait to try it for my baby!