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The Best Butternut Squash Baby Food with Thyme Recipe

The Best Butternut Squash Baby Food with Thyme Recipe
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This nourishing butternut squash baby food recipe combines roasted butternut squash with fresh thyme or rosemary, creating a naturally sweet and herb-infused puree perfect for your little one. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and can be served immediately or frozen for convenience.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, roughly chopped

Optional

  • 1–2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2–1 cup liquid (water, fresh breast milk, formula, stock, or bone broth)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat, tin foil, or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Prepare Squash: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves flesh side up and skin side down on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil to enhance roasting and flavor.
  3. Roast Squash: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Cool and Peel: Allow the roasted squash to cool enough to handle safely. Then scrape the soft flesh away from the skin and transfer it to a blender or food processor.
  5. Add Herbs: Add 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped thyme or rosemary to the squash in the blender for a gentle herbal flavor perfect for babies.
  6. Puree: Blend the squash and herbs until smooth, gradually adding your choice of liquid (water, breast milk, formula, stock, or bone broth) in 1/4 cup increments until reaching the desired consistency. Approximately 3/4 cup liquid is typical.
  7. Serve or Store: Serve the puree fresh as a nutritious meal for your baby or freeze portions for later use, ensuring convenient, wholesome feeding anytime.

Notes

  • Olive oil is optional and can be omitted for very young babies or those with dietary restrictions.
  • You can substitute thyme with rosemary or other mild herbs that suit your baby’s palate.
  • Adjust the liquid added to achieve the consistency appropriate for your baby’s age and feeding stage.
  • Always check the temperature before feeding to avoid burns.
  • Freeze leftover puree in ice cube trays for easy portioning and thawing.
  • Consult your pediatrician before introducing herbs or new foods to your baby’s diet.

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