Cauliflower Puree
Cauliflower Puree is a great first food for babies. However, this delicious puree shouldn’t be limited in this way. Stir it through sauces for an extra veggie hit or add a little butter and lemon to turn it into a silky and creamy side dish.
Servings: 8 (baby portions)
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor, Blender or Immersion (stick) blender
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cauliflower
- 180ml (¾ cup) Water
Extra ingredients if making as a side dish
- 42g (3 tbsp) Butter
- 1 tsp Salt (or to taste) * Do not add for baby
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (optional)
- Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the base and outer leaves from the cauliflower and wash. Chop into small 0.5 - 1 cm (0.2-0.3 inch) pieces. Don't worry about keeping florets intact
- In a large pot, bring ¾ cup (180ml) of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower; bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and steam for 10-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Blend until smooth adding some of the cooking liquid if needed (alternatively add baby milk).
If making as a side dish
- Add the butter and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper, adjusting seasoning to suit taste. Add the thyme and process until just combined.
Notes
CAULIFLOWER COOKING TIME: The smaller you chop your cauliflower the faster it will cook. Make sure cauliflower is very tender before blending. Keep checking on the cauliflower every few minutes to prevent scorching.
BABY: If making for a baby you may still wish to add a little butter and thyme for flavour but do not add the salt. If you want to add more texture, you can mash with a fork, instead of blending, for a more rustic, chunky texture.
SIDE DISH: You may wish to cook the cauliflower in chicken stock, instead of water, for extra flavour.
Nutritional Information is a ROUGH guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator. Facts are based on the baby version and do not include the addition of butter and seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg