Cauliflower Baby Food (Puree and BLW-Style)
Learn how to make nutritious Cauliflower Baby Food as a super easy puree and a baby led weaning style option. Both start with the same technique, so you can do either—or both!
Servings: 4
Calories: 55kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½-1 cup no-salt-added chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower and chop into florets, if needed.
- Add the cauliflower to a steamer basket fit into a pot. Add 2 inches of water to the pot and set over high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft when poked with a fork. Remove from heat.
- Once cooled, you can brush lightly with olive oil (or leave plain) and serve BLW-style.
- To make Cauliflower Puree: Transfer the cauliflower to a blender with the olive oil. Add 1/2 cup liquid and blend, starting on low and working up to high. Add additional liquid as needed to make a smooth puree. Flavor with hummus, sour cream, spices such as oregano or cumin, butter, and/or avocado, if you like.
Notes
- Once cooled, store in small airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for future use.
- If serving BLW-style, be sure to use florets that are large so they are too big for baby to completely stuff into their mouths. If a piece gets eaten down and is smaller, trade it out for a larger piece.
- To make with frozen cauliflower, reduce the cooking time to 6-8 minutes in Step 3.
- Add flavor and nutrients to the puree by adding 1/4 cup avocado, 1/4 cup peas, 1/4 cup Sweet Potato Puree, or 1/4 cup Apple Puree or Pear Puree to the blender during Step 6.
- Serve cauliflower as finger foods to babies 9+ months by dicing into small pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg