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Red Bell Pepper Baby Puree

A bright, sweet, and nutritious first-food option for babies, packed with vitamins and fiber.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and roasted or steamed)
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cooked)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and cooked or 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 a quick parent snack while prepping, consider pairing with chocolate-covered almond clusters.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Baby Food
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: N/A
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: baby food, puree, red bell pepper, nutrition, easy recipes