Sweet and Salty Peas and Carrots

My son won't eat jar baby food except carrots, but he has a hard time holding out to slippery veggie pieces. So I got frustrated tonight and decided it was time to make some baby-friendly veggies. I had started making him babyfood when we introduced solids at 7 months - he wasn't interested.

Well, I tried the jar of Earth's Best Organic I was giving him tonight (or rather he was splattering) and while it wasn't bad, let's face it, it's hard to make jarred veggies appealing.

So my new mantra?

My baby's not eating anything I won't eat! Likewise I shouldn't eat anything I shouldn't feed him.

This is all part of my move to go completely organic this summer. We're so close! Anyway, here's the recipe. Let's just say, they're incredible. I had to stop myself from eating it.

I made enough for several days servings, but feel free to half or double as necessary.

4 servings
1/2 cup peeled and chopped carrots
1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1 tspn butter*
1/4 cup water
1 tspn brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt*

In a small skillet stem carrots, water,1/2 the brown sugar, and butter until carrots soften slightly. Add broccoli and peas, steam for about 2 minutes. Add salt and brown sugar and simmer for another minute. Use a food grinder or food processor to get your desired consistency for babyfood or serve as is for the whole family!


You can substitute olive oil for younger babies.
Salt acts as a flavor enhancer and a slight preservative here.

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