Which squash for baby food

As we dip into July you can look in the garden or your local farmers' market and see yellow squash in abundance. Firm, bright yellow and so sweet, they're also incredibly easy to steam and puree until nice and creamy for babies to slurp up.

I never expected to be making baby food 9 years after I started making purees for Kenya when I launched Weelicious, but here I am back in the game and honestly loving every minute. For this Yellow Squash Baby Food I just chop everything up, put it in to steam, puree, cool to room temperature and serve!

Enjoy the vegetables of summer like yellow squash and watch your baby smile from ear to ear! Place the squash in a steamer pot over boiling water and steam for 3 minutes, until the squash is fork tender. Whole squash : Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise leave skin on. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Place squash on a baking sheet that has been brushed with a bit of olive oil and roast at degrees F.

Check the squash after 30 minutes to see if it is soft and can be easily scooped with a spoon. If not, keep adding 5 minutes of roasting time until it is.

Remove squash from oven and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Allow it to cool. Peeled and cut squash: Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the squash pieces and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse squash under cool water to stop the cooking process. No val Please fix the errors above. Log in. Login to the AK club for exclusive member benefits. Username or E-mail.

Remember Me. Forgot Password. Need To Register? Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Try not to apply too much pressure—consistent and accurate utensil use will come in due time, and probably between 18 and 24 months of age. How to cut a butternut squash without losing a finger: Place the squash on its side and slice crosswise to separate the bulb from the neck. Now cut off the flower and stem ends to create a flat surface that lets each piece sit upright on your cutting board without rolling.

Next, use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Cut the bulb in half and scoop out the seeds. Decide what shapes you want to create—chunks, crescent moons, large cubes—and cut accordingly.

Place a few pieces of the cooked butternut squash on top or alongside the lentils. Let your child scoop with hands or place a baby fork on the side to encourage utensil use. Butternut squash is nutty and sweet. Try serving it with umami-rich foods like mushroom , pork , or scallop. Play up its earthiness by adding nuts like almond , chestnut, or hazelnut , or balance its sweetness with seasoning from bold herbs and spices like chili powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, or sage—or add brightness from the juice of lime , orange , or your favorite citrus fruit.

Nutrition Rating: How nutritious a food is with a focus on the specific nutrients babies need for optimal growth. The more nutritious a food, the more stars it will have. Prep Time: How much time a food takes to prepare safely for a baby. The more time-consuming a food is to prepare safely, the more clocks it will have.