Carrots are a power food that are great for eyes of course, but they are also chock full of vitamins and taste great. Carrots are a very easy thing to make into baby food and can be used on their own or mixed into several baby food blends, sweet and savory.
To get the most flavor out of the carrots, it is best to roast them in the oven. So peel and cube into 1/2 inch chunks for quick cooking in a 400 degree preheated oven. Spray a glass baking dish lightly with cooking spray and add carrot chunks along with a scant amount of salt.(optional ; Just enough to give a little flavor, for every 1 cup of carrots add 1/4 tsp salt.) and bake uncovered for 20-30 min or until carrots are fork tender and a little golden in color. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes, then blend in whatever you like to use to make your baby food (Baby Bullet, blender, food processor, etc.) Add liquid if needed to attain desired consistency. I like to use carrot juice or apple juice for a sweeter taste! will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container or 1 month in the freezer. This puree is great to use by itself or in my Vegetable Medley (refer to main page for recipe.)
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