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Red Bell Pepper Baby Puree

A bright and nutrient-packed first food for babies, this puree combines roasted red bell pepper, sweet potato, banana, apple, and lentils for a smooth, naturally sweet texture.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and roasted or steamed)
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cooked)
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and cooked or soft)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils (well-cooked and soft)
  • Water, breast milk, or formula to thin as needed

Instructions

  1. Roast or steam the red bell pepper until soft, then remove the skin and seeds.
  2. Cook the sweet potato until tender (bake, steam, or microwave).
  3. Blend the roasted bell pepper, sweet potato, cooked lentils, banana, and apple together until smooth.
  4. Add water or breast milk to thin to desired consistency.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

For babies older than 6 months, stir a drizzle of olive oil to increase healthy fats. Freeze in ice cube trays for convenient portions.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baby Food
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: baby food, puree, red bell pepper, healthy baby food, first food