White Bean, Tomato, Carrot & Basil Baby Puree

Making baby purees has turned out to be much easier than I had thought! This one was adapted from: Top 100 Baby Purees, by Annabel Karmel. Great Book. And all very manageable!
White Bean, Tomato, Carrot & Basil

And what better way to take advantage of your beautiful summer produce?!
White Bean , Tomato, Carrot & Basil
Once carrots are steamed, and tomatoes are sautéed, all ingredients can be blended together in a saucepan with an immersion blender. This is a great way to introduce your little one to new flavors which will help them be a less fussy eater as they grow up! At least that is what I have heard :)

White Bean, Tomato, Carrot & Basil Puree
And Baby Girl now has a fresh veggie, and protein packed lunch!
( I may have enjoyed this almost as much as she did… )

White Bean, Tomato, Basil & Carrot Puree
Baby Puree

White Bean, Tomato, Carrot & Basil Baby Puree

Ingredients
2-3 Small-Medium vine ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
2 Carrots, peeled & sliced
1 can/box White Beans
4-6 Fresh Basil Leaves chopped
1/2 cup grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Vegetable/Chicken Stock/Water/Milk of your choice (approximately 3 tbsp.)

Directions
1. Steam the carrots until tender, approximately 10 minutes. Set aside in saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp. of butter in a small non stick skillet, and sauté the tomatoes until mushy.
3. Add the sautéed tomatoes to the saucepan of carrots, along with the white beans, basil & cheese.
4. Puree with immersion blender, or put all ingredients in a food processor/blender/vitamix. Gradually add the stock or liquid of your choice in to the puree to smooth it out to your desired consistency.

Source: citygardenlife.com (defunct blog)