Savory Pumpkin Puree

Babyment

Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 to 2 cups pumpkin peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• pepper, rosemary, basil (optional)
• pinch of sugar if desired

Preparation and Cooking Method:

Step 1: Heat the oil in a medium saucepot then add the onion and squash cubes. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent then add the vegetable stock.

Step 2: Bring the mixture to a slow simmer and simmer until the squash is tender enough to puree. Season to taste with pepper, rosemary and basil

Step 3: You may make this a sweet puree by using nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon as the spices instead of the savory spices and herbs.

Step 4: Toss this mixture with cooked brown rice, couscous, lentils or quinoa for a hearty meal.

Nutritional Value of 100g of Pumpkin:

Benefits of Savory Pumpkin Puree:

Pumpkins are full of some of the best nutritional compounds around. They are highly loaded with Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta Carotene turns into Vitamin A in the human body when eaten and digested.

Vitamin A plays an important role in your baby's vision and bone growth. It also helps protect his or her body from infections. Vitamin A also promotes the health and growth of cells and tissues in your baby's body.

Pumpkins are also good sources of potassium, protein, and iron.

Potassium is good for maintaining healthy blood pressure and helps with your baby's muscle function and heart rhythm.