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Sweet Potato Puree

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Fall, For Toddlers, Healthy, Starting Solids, Winter
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sweet potato cut 1 1/2 into inch pieces
  • Optional Add ins- (1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter)

Instructions
 

Cooking Method 1 - Cook in Water

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a small pot and fill with water until the water is just covering the sweet potatoes. Place the pot on a burner and bring the water to a boil. Let cook for 10-13 minutes, until you can pierce the sweet potato easily with a fork.

Cooking Method 2 - Steamer Basket

  • Fill a small pot with water until it just touches the steamer basket. Put the steamer basket to the side. Place the pot on a burner and bring the water to a boil. Once at a boil, put the steamer basket into the saucepan and place the sweet potatoes in the basket. Cover and let cook 25-30 minutes, until you can pierce the sweet potato easily with a fork.
  • Strain the sweet potatoes and place in a small food processor or baby food processor. Blend until smooth. (If you desire, this is also the time to add other ingredients like spices or milk).
  • You can store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Enjoy!:)