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Beetroot and Sweet Potato Puree

Name: Beetroot and Sweet Potato Puree
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 small servings
Ingredients: 1 small beetroot (about 100g), peeled and chopped; 1 small sweet potato (about 150g), peeled and chopped; 1/2 cup water (for steaming); 2-3 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or cooled boiled water

A vibrant purple-pink puree with a naturally earthy-sweet flavor. A stunning way to introduce beetroot alongside the familiar taste of sweet potato.

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30 minutes4-6 small servingsSmooth puree

Ingredients(4)

1 small beetroot (about 100g), peeled and chopped
1 small sweet potato (about 150g), peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water (for steaming)
2-3 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or cooled boiled water

Instructions(8 steps)

1
Peel the beetroot (wear gloves to avoid staining) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
3
Place both vegetables in a steamer basket over boiling water.
4
Steam for 18-20 minutes until both are completely soft and easily pierced with a fork.
5
Transfer to a blender, add 2 tablespoons of breast milk, formula, or water.
6
Blend until completely smooth with no lumps, adding more liquid as needed for a thin, runny consistency.
7
Cool to lukewarm before serving. Test temperature on your wrist.
8
Note: Beetroot will color baby's stool and urine pink — this is completely normal and harmless.

Nutritional Highlights

-Beetroot is rich in folate and nitrates that support healthy circulation
-Sweet potato provides beta-carotene for eye health
-Good source of iron, potassium, and fiber
-Naturally vibrant color with no artificial additives

Age Appropriateness

Suitable for 4-6 month olds. The sweet potato balances the earthy beetroot flavor, creating a puree most babies accept readily.

Introduction Tip

The bright color makes this fun but messy — use a bib and wipe surfaces promptly. Pink-tinted stool after eating beetroot is perfectly normal.

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Instructions(8 steps)

Peel the beetroot (wear gloves to avoid staining) and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Peel the sweet potato and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.

Place both vegetables in a steamer basket over boiling water.

Steam for 18-20 minutes until both are completely soft and easily pierced with a fork.

Transfer to a blender, add 2 tablespoons of breast milk, formula, or water.

Blend until completely smooth with no lumps, adding more liquid as needed for a thin, runny consistency.

Cool to lukewarm before serving. Test temperature on your wrist.

Note: Beetroot will color baby's stool and urine pink — this is completely normal and harmless.