Cuisinart CPB-300 CPB-300 Manual - Page 8

Puréed Carrots for Baby Making baby food is so simple - isn't it comforting to know exactly what your little one is eating? Makes about 2 cups purée 1 pound carrots, peeled and trimmed, cut into ½-inch slices 1. Put sliced carrots into a steamer basket and place in a saucepan filled with at least 1 inch of water. Place the pan with a tightfitting lid over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium. Steam carrots for at least 45 minutes, until they are completely soft. 2. Put steamed carrots with 1 cup of steaming liquid into the blender jar fitted with the blending blade. Pulse carrots on low 5 times and then run on low for about 45 seconds. Scrape jar down with a spatula and blend for an additional 20 seconds. If a smoother consistency is desired, pulse in 1 tablespoon of cooking liquid at a time to the purée. 3. Allow mixture to cool. Fill ice cube trays or other 1-ounce containers to freeze or serve immediately. Baby food should be consumed within 2 to 3 days if not freezing. Nutritional information per serving (1-ounce): Calories 16 (5% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 26mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 1g 9