Asparagus is an excellent vegetable to introduce to your baby, packed with nutrients like folate, vitamin K, and fiber. Pairing it with sweet potato creates a balanced, flavorful purée that's perfect for little ones.
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Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes. Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim off the tough ends (about 1 inch from the bottom). Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
Steam the sweet potato cubes for about 8 minutes. Add the asparagus pieces to the steamer and continue steaming both vegetables for another 4-5 minutes, or until both are very soft when pierced with a fork.
You can choose to blend or mash with fork. For blending, transfer the cooked sweet potato and blend until smooth, adding water or breastmilk/formula to reach the desired consistency. You can choose to blend asparagus together if you prefer purees.
Let cool before serving. Asparagus is perfect for baby-led-weaning along with the mashed sweet potato!
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Estimated · 2 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.