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Broccoli & Potato Mash for Babies

Broccoli and potato make a mild, spoonable vegetable mash. Potato needs longer cooking than broccoli, so start it first and add the florets later. This is a vegetable side, not an iron-rich main meal on its own.

6 months+Lunch13 minEasy
Broccoli & Potato Mash
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 10 min
  • DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Wash the broccoli and cut into small florets; remove any tough stalk. Peel and dice the potato into even small pieces.

  2. Steam or simmer potato until nearly tender, then add broccoli and cook until both vegetables squash easily between a fork and plate.

  3. Drain, reserving a little cooking liquid. Mash or blend with a small splash of the liquid until moist and spoonable; avoid over-blending potato, which can turn gluey.

  4. Check for hard stem pieces and let cool to serving temperature before offering.

Serving by Age

For an early eater, offer a moist, smooth or finely mashed spoonful; gradually leave soft lumps as your baby manages texture. Make sure every broccoli stem and potato piece crushes easily with a fork. Serve alongside an age-appropriate iron-rich food.

6 months+

Smooth, moist mash with no firm broccoli stems.

9 months+

Soft, fork-mashed potato and broccoli with manageable lumps.

Allergen Information

The listed broccoli and potato do not intentionally include a major common allergen. Check any milk, butter or other additions separately.

Storage

Cool promptly, refrigerate untouched mash in a covered container and use within 24 hours for a conservative baby-food approach, or freeze portions promptly. Reheat only the portion needed until steaming hot throughout, then cool and stir before serving; discard food left in the feeding bowl.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Broccoli & Potato Mash?

Cool promptly, refrigerate untouched mash in a covered container and use within 24 hours for a conservative baby-food approach, or freeze portions promptly. Reheat only the portion needed until steaming hot throughout, then cool and stir before serving; discard food left in the feeding bowl.

Sources & References

This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:

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