Favorite Beets Baby Food

beets baby food in various containers with spoons and lids

Transform fresh beets into a delicious baby food with this easy method. This works as a baby-led weaning food or as a puree, and it's easy to make ahead and freeze for future weeks.

Course Baby Food

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings -6

Calories 58kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound red or golden beets
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Flavor Combinations (optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Wash and cut off the root and stem ends of the beets. Cut into even slices, about 1 inch thick, leaving the skin on. Place into a medium or large saucepan and cover with about 2 inches of water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium to simmer rapidly. Cook for about 20-30 minutes or until the beets are soft when poked with a fork or paring knife. Remove from heat.
Drain and run under cold water to help them cool down enough to handle them. Remove the skins by rubbing on them gently with your fingers—they should slip off.
To serve baby-led weaning style: Offer one or two slices at a time to baby to self-feed.
To puree, add beets to a blender. Blend, starting on low and working up to high. Add 1 tablespoon water at a time to make a smooth puree. Add the olive oil if using.
Serve, or mix with one of the optional flavor combinations to make a baby food combination.

Notes

Store the puree in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour.
Cut the beets into similar-sized pieces so they cook at the same speed.
Leave the peel on and plan to slip it off at the end of cooking. (I find this to be the easiest method.)
Use red or golden beets.
Mix with Apple Puree, Blueberry Puree, Sweet Potato Puree, Chicken Puree, or Avocado Puree to make a baby food combination.
To serve as a BLW-style food, cut into thin, long pieces (about the size of 2 fingers) and cook according to the recipe. Remove the skin, let cool, and serve.

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