First Baby Food, Peas

Great for busy moms and dads to make a bunch on a Sunday and freeze for the weeks ahead. This can be used with other first foods for your baby! Apples or pears are fun or even green beans. Make sure it is mild enough for your baby’s developing digestive system. Brussels sprouts or broccoli probably aren’t the best first foods. You can also use fresh peas instead of frozen if you have them.

Step: 1

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step: 2

Place peas and breast milk in a blender or food processor and puree until creamy. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.

Step: 3

Spread pea mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Transfer frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer.

Step: 4

To serve, heat cubes in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not hot. Stir thoroughly.

Per Serving: 47 calories; protein 2.4g; carbohydrates 8.4g; fat 0.6g; cholesterol 1.4mg; sodium 36.3mg.

Getting stay in and make food your dinner instead of dining out is already a process in the right way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no good way to know precisely what’s going into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Making the best of the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to turn your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish would easily make down of your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .