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Kale and Sweet Potato Puree
A super-easy and super-nutritious recipe that combines kale and sweet potatoes.
- 2 whole sweet potatoes
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 2 tbsp breastmilk or formula (or whole milk)
Chop the sweet potatoes and steam until tender. Remove potatoes from the steamer, and steam the kale for about 4-5 minutes. Puree the potatoes, kale and milk. Add the water from the bottom of the steamer to thin the puree if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Store extra servings inf for up to 3 months.
Sweet Baby Soup with Kale and Lentils
This recipe sets the stage for a great lunch date for mom and baby!
- 2 tbsp lentils, rinsed
- 1/2 cup sweet potato, diced
- 3/4 cup kale, chopped thin
- 1/2 cup carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 garlic clove, diced (optional)
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 cup chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup Roma tomato, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
In medium pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery until just softened, add garlic … (read more)
Kale Chips
Kale chips are a healthy alternative to high fat, greasy potato chips!
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 small lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (optional)
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean kale in cold water. Using a salad spinner or towels, dry leaves well. Remove ribs and tear into bit size pieces. Using the Puree & Simple™ Blender (or in a blender or … (read more)
Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash Soup
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 whole medium sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 whole butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 whole Danjou pears, peeled, cored and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup, unsweetened, plain almond milk or plain yogurt
Over medium heat, melt better and sauté onions until they are light brown. In crock pot: combine cooked onions and butter, butternut squash, pears, … (read more)
Pear and Brown Rice Pilaf
This is a healthy recipe that the whole family can enjoy. Cooking the rice in broth adds flavor and iron to the meal.
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 whole medium-sized yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups Anjou or Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped into toodler-friendly sized pieces
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and cook until … (read more)
Mild Pear Ginger Chutney
This chutney will help to introduce your child to new spices. Chutney is a nice condiment served with pork. Try offering it to your toddler as a dip or even on a grilled cheese sandwich.
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 whole 2-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 whole clove
- 2 lbs firm-ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 5 pears)
- 1 cup … (read more)
That’s a nice, healthy meatball
The combination of lean turkey and kale helps each meatball to pack a nutritional punch, and the inclusion of fresh basil is a nice way to introduce your toddler to a new flavor.
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped kale leaves (without stems)
- 1 tbsp shredded parmesan
- 1/2 cup whole grain bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 whole egg
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Pear Mini-Muffins
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup pear puree (approx. 2 pears)
- 1 whole egg
Place oats in a small bowl, pour in buttermilk. Let site for two hours at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 24 mini muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In … (read more)
Slow Cooker Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Slow cooker recipes are life-savers for families with busy schedules.
- 1 whole 16 ounce bag frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 whole 15 ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup mild salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 whole egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plan Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Place ½ of the hash brown potatoes in the bottom of the … (read more)
