Baby and toddler recipes
🫛 Pea and mint silky baby purée
Sweet frozen peas blended with a few mint leaves for a fresh, bright first purée. Peas bring plant protein and fibre and are always in the freezer, so this one takes minutes.
Makes about 6 ice cube portions
Method
- Simmer the peas in a little water for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the mint leaves for the final minute.
- Blend very well, then push through a sieve if you want it extra smooth, as pea skins can be a bit fibrous.
- Loosen with cooking water and cool to warm.
Serving it to your baby
Sieving is only needed for the first week or two. After that, a lightly blended or mashed texture with some skins is good practice. From 7 months, mix into mashed potato for a thicker spoonful.
For the rest of the family
Make extra and stir into pasta for the family with lemon zest, grated cheese and black pepper.
Storing and reheating
Cool quickly (within an hour), then keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight, reheat until steaming hot all the way through, stir, then cool to warm before serving. Never reheat more than once.
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Questions parents ask
Are frozen peas as good as fresh?
Yes. Frozen peas are picked and frozen quickly, so they keep their nutrients well and are often sweeter than fresh peas in the shops.
Can babies eat whole peas?
Whole peas can be a choking risk for young babies. Squash each pea flat between your fingers before offering them as finger food from around 8 or 9 months.
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).