The battlefield of many fathers and mothers is food. All the vegetables The smallest of the house do not usually like them despite being an essential food in the diet due to the large amount of nutrients that it contributes to the body. When they are little, the best way to give them these vegetables is through soups and creams. One of the most delicious and rich in addition to being quite simple is the pumpkin.
It is a cream that both adults and children tend to like and that is perfect to drink hot during these winter months. If you are interested in this wonderful pumpkin puree, don't miss a thing and take good note of how to make it.
Ingredients for two people
- 150 g pumpkin
- 1 Carrot
- 1/2 glass of homemade chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- two cheeses two tablespoons cream cheese
- A pinch of salt
How to make a pumpkin puree for children
The first thing you should do is peel the carrot and cut it into medium pieces. Then take the pumpkin and also cut it into small pieces. Put both the carrot and the pumpkin in a microwaveable bowl or silicone case. Add the olive oil and salt and close the bowl or case. The good thing about the case is that the vegetables are cooked in their own juice, preserving all their nutrients. Then you should cook at maximum power for about five or 6 minutes.
Once the time has passed, you must remove the vegetables from the microwave and transfer them to a bowl. Grab a fork and mash both the pumpkin and the carrot. Next you must add the chicken broth and stir everything well. To give the puree a greater creaminess, you can put everything in the blender glass and add two cheeses or two tablespoons of cream cheese. Beat well and test that it is perfectly flavor and texture. This wonderful puree is now ready for you to give it to your child and he can eat vegetables without any problem. If you want to add a little more consistency to the dish, you can choose to add a few pieces of chicken or turkey breast. As you have seen, it is a super simple dish to prepare and with a good amount of nutrients for your child.