This mashed vegetable stew combines peas, potato and carrot. Cooking all components until thoroughly tender is important; whole round peas should not remain intact in an early eater's portion.
Wash and peel the potato and carrot, then cut into small even pieces. Rinse peas if needed.
Steam or simmer the potato and carrot until nearly soft; add peas and continue until all vegetables are thoroughly tender.
Blend or mash until there are no whole round peas or firm vegetable pieces. Stir in the olive oil and cool before serving.
Mash or blend all peas so no whole round peas remain, and check potato and carrot for firm pieces. Offer smooth and spoonable for beginners, progressing to a soft mash as texture skills develop.
Smooth bright green purée.
Mashed with soft pea skins.
Peas are legumes and can occasionally cause allergic reactions; follow your child's individual allergy-management advice when relevant.
Cool promptly and refrigerate untouched stew in a covered container. Reheat until hot throughout, stir well and cool before feeding; discard leftovers from the baby's bowl.
Cool promptly and refrigerate untouched stew in a covered container. Reheat until hot throughout, stir well and cool before feeding; discard leftovers from the baby's bowl.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
