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Sneak in Healthy Food: Puree Recipes

By Missy Chase Lapine, Parenting

Sneak in Healthy Food with The Sneaky Chef

Orange Puree

High in vitamins A and C and fiber. Makes 1 1/2 cups

1 yam, peeled and cut in chunks
3 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
2 Tbs water

In a pot, cover yam and carrots with cold water. Boil 25 minutes, or until very tender.
Drain and puree in food processor with water until completely smooth (no telltale chunks!), 1 minute. If necessary, add up to 1 tablespoon water to make puree smoother.

For super-healthy favorite kid meals, add the orange puree to:

Crunchy Mac and Cheese

Power Pizza Bagels

White Puree

High in fiber, protein, and iron. Makes 1 cup

One 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbs water

Pulse cannellini beans and water in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Puree should be the consistency of peanut butter. If necessary, add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until there are no bean flecks visible.

For super-healthy favorite kid meals, add the white puree to:

Crunchy Mac and Cheese

Power Pizza Bagels

Purple Puree

High in vitamins A, C, and E, calcium, and flavonoids. Makes 2 1/2 cups

Two 10-oz packages frozen spinach
1 1/2 cups blueberries (if frozen, puree)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbs water

Put spinach in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 6 to 7 minutes. Drain.
Puree spinach, blueberries, lemon juice, and water in a food processor until smooth, 1 minute. If necessary, add 1 tablespoon water to make puree smoother.

For super-healthy favorite kid meals, add the purple puree to:

Super Burgers

Better-for-You Brownies

Note: You can double recipes. Store extra in the fridge for 2 or 3 days, or free 1/2 cup portions in zip-close bags or plastic containers.

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