Protein is important for babies, and tender turkey or chicken is a great way to start. Choose dark meat so the puree stays moist, and serve it with sweet vegetable or fruit purees like apricot, apple, beet, sweet potato, or winter squash for trading off bites. Or, to sweeten the poultry and add more flavor, stir in ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) apricot puree.
This recipe is intended for babies 6 months and up.
Ingredients
½ lb (250 g) ground dark-meat turkey or chicken
Preparation
In a small frying pan over medium heat, stir together the ground meat and 3 tablespoons water. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink and completely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Puree in a blender or food processor until the texture is right for your baby. To make it thinner, add water, breast milk, or formula.
Refrigerate the puree in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. (Storage tip: Spoon into ice-cube trays for single servings that are easy to thaw.)
Makes about 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml)
