Green Pea Puree

Green peas are an excellent source of fiber and protein. Fresh peas have a sweeter taste than frozen, however either one will do. My daughter prefers fresh and I don't mind to take the time to go ahead and cook them. With fresh peas you have to blanch them while still in the pod to loosen the actual pea seed from the inside. So in a pot bring to boil 4 cups of water with 1 tbs salt. This will not add any sodium to the actual pea seeds, just flavor it slightly. Cook 2 cups of whole pea pods for 4-5 minutes, until slightly tender. Allow to cool for 5 min so they are easier to handle. To remove pea seeds from pod, hold between thumb and forefinger with one hand and with other thumb and fore finger gently squeeze and slide peas out the end. If you are having trouble sometimes it helps to take a pair of kitchen scissors to snip the tip of the pod so peas will come out easier. After you have extracted all of the pea seeds, blend them with in whatever you like to use to make your baby food (Baby Bullet, blnder, food processor, etc). Add fresh liquid (not the water you cooked them in) for a smoother consistency. I like to use carrot juice for an added flavor! Will store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days or in the freezer for 3 weeks. I also like to mix them with carrot puree, corn puree or both for Vegetable Medley (see recipes on main page.