{Gourmet} Baby Food — Tomato, Cauliflower, Carrot with Basil

Before Jonah started eating solid food I made the decision to make all of his baby food.  It was a decision based on a desire to feed him the best food possible and also stretch our dollar as far as it would go.  I used a wonderful site called, Wholesome Baby Food.  It was full of information on each fruit and vegetable, what ages they are appropriate, and how to cook and combine them. 

I continued the homemade baby food with Maddux for all of the same reasons.  But for the most part I have always done individual fruits and veggies or simple combinations such as apples and carrots or bananas and avocados.  When I came across this recipe at Annie’s Eats.  Knowing that I had most of the ingredients on hand and an overflowing basil plant, I knew it was a must try.  I will say that the first time Maddux ate it, he didn’t like it.  I think that the texture was new and along with the new flavor combos it may have thrown him off.  But after a few meals of serving it, he ate it without hesitation.  It just goes to show that sometimes you have to offer a certain food to a child multiple times before they like it!

Directions

Place the carrots in a small saucepan.  Cover with water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.  Add the cauliflower and cook, covered, for 7-8 minutes more.  Meanwhile, melt the butter in another pan over medium heat.  Add the tomatoes to the butter and sauté until mushy.  Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cheese until melted.  Puree the carrots and cauliflower with the tomato sauce and about 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.

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