First Baby Food: Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 cups frozen peas
• 1/2 cup breast milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• to serve, heat cubes in the microwave for about 30 seconds until warm but not hot. stir thoroughly.