Broccoli puree

Being a subspecies of cauliflower, broccoli is very rich in vitamins and minerals. However, it is worth noting that as the very first vegetables in the diet of young children, this vegetable is not entirely suitable, since due to the formation of gazics in the intestines, it can provoke the occurrence of very unpleasant intestinal colic.

The optimal age for the introduction of complementary food in the form of mashed broccoli is rightly considered to be the time when the child has already turned 8-10 months old. In addition, if the baby has some digestive problems, it is also not worth rushing and it is best to introduce the little eater to this product a little later.

Meanwhile, the broccoli puree is a homogenous mass of pale green with a distinctive cabbage smell and delicate taste. This is an excellent source of soluble fiber, which once again confirms the feasibility of adding this product to the baby food menu. However, moms should not overdo it, trying to immediately introduce their child to such a useful product - excessive amounts of fiber can provoke diarrhea.

The modern food industry offers a wide range of ready-made food for babies, which meets all the requirements and is of high quality. Nevertheless, caring mothers try to cook the first meal on their own - mashed broccoli, including. When buying this type of cabbage for further use in baby food, one should not forget that the high quality of the original product determines an excellent final result.

The best way to make mashed broccoli for children is by steaming or baking delicate inflorescences in the oven, which are subsequently crushed to a uniform state. Such a vegetable treat is not only very useful for children, but also quite easy to absorb. In addition, the calorie content of broccoli puree is quite low, so it will not aggravate the small stomach.

When the baby has already mastered pure broccoli puree, you can try some combinations, adding other types of vegetable crops to the dish. A combination of broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin or potato is very popular and beloved by many children. An equally healthy children's meal is broccoli soup, which is prepared identically to puree, only unlike the latter, its consistency is slightly fat, and milk or sour cream can be used along with a small amount of onions and herbs.

But most of all, children like broccoli puree mixed with a variety of types of fruit puree, only products with a not very pronounced taste should be taken, so that when combined, incompatible combinations do not work. As a neutral additive, it is recommended to use apple or pear puree, the taste of which can be called unobtrusive. The calorie content of broccoli puree is about 34 kcal per hundred grams.