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Sneak in Healthy Food: Puree Recipes
By Missy Chase Lapine, Parenting
 | Orange PureeHigh 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 PureeHigh 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 PureeHigh 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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