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How to make it:
- Fill a pot with two inches of water and bring it to a boil. After dividing the carrots among a steamer basket, add them to the pot. Cover and steam until tender, 8-10 minutes. Once the steamer basket has been removed from the pot, let the carrots cool.
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Incorporate the ground turkey and a half-cup of either water or broth. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and stirring constantly, until the meat is opaque throughout and no longer pink, about five to six minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the turkey to a food processor or blender using a slotted spoon, reserving any leftover meat juices in the pan. Add the apricots, carrots, and about a cup of the meat juices that were set aside. If there aren’t enough reserved juices, add some broth. Puree until smooth or until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve immediately. For storage, place in the refrigerator for up to two days in an airtight container or freeze in individual portions for up to three months.
This recipe is from our Happy Family Organicâs Cookbook, for more great recipes check out the cookbook here
Always check with your childâs doctor first if you have any questions about introducing new foods and textures.
Homemade Baby Food Puree
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- 1 1/2 cups
- ½ lb. Ground turkey, cooked (steamed or simmered)
- 1 cup Peeled, chopped, and steamed carrot
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup dried apricots, cut in half
- 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water, as needed
How to Puree Meat
FAQ
Can babies eat pureed turkey?
Protein is important for babies, and tender turkey or chicken is a great way to start. Either light or dark meat is fine, but the puree may stay moist longer if you use dark meat. Serve it with sweet vegetable or fruit purees like apricot, apple, beet, sweet potato, or squash for trading off bites.
How do I give my 8 month old turkey?
6 to 9 months old: You can also mix ground turkey into cooked grains for baby to scoop up with their hands or offer a turkey meatball, as long as it is relatively large and soft. You may also give baby a drumstick bone with all meat, loose cartilage, shards of bone, and skin removed.