How to Make Sweet Green Peas Puree for your Baby

Green peas are one of the best first foods because they are naturally sweet. You can use fresh peas but I find it easier to buy a bag a frozen peas (I get organic but it’s not necessary).

I start with just a quarter bag or half a bag because your child might not like them

I use any steamer (I use a microwave steamer) and use about 1-2 ounces of water and if it’s a quarter bad I steam for 3 minutes in the microwave (eat one to see if it’s soft enough). For a half a bag I do about 5-6 minutes. It varies by microwave of course so you have to just eat a few peas along the way to see if they are soft enough.

If you use a steamer pot then put the frozen peas in the basket. Put a bit of water in the pot. Let the water boil first, then lower to simmer and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until very soft.

I wait for them to cool a bit. Then I run them through the food processor or blender. I use the water it was steamed in to add. The more water you add, the smoother the consistency. The younger the baby, the smoother you want it. For the older baby you can make it less smooth. For a 10 months old you can just steam then and mash them with a fork and let him/her go to town and make a horrible mess with their fingers!

When they are pureed to a smooth texture I spoon it into the ice cube trays and freeze and then pop into a zip lock bag and write the contents and date

Enjoy!