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Sneak Vegetables into Food

Add these nutrient-packed puree recipes to favorite kid foods

By Missy Chase Lapine
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

  1. In a pot, cover yam and carrots with cold water. Boil 25 minutes, or until very tender.  
  2. 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

 


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