Pumpkin or Butternut Puree with Egg
Blood Sugar: 2Servings: 6Preparation Time: 30minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:Vitamin ACalciumFolate
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
41kcal
Sugar
2g
Fat
2g
Fiber
1g
Sat fat
1g
Protein
3g
Carbs
4g
Sodium
22mg
Ingredients
250g / 8.82oz peeled and diced Pumpkin (or butternut), 1 Egg
Preparation
1. Steam 250g / 8.82oz peeled and diced Pumpkin (or butternut) for 25-30 minutes with the lid on, until soft. Reserve the liquid. 2. Blend the cooked Pumpkin in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth. Use a little of the reserved cooking liquid to thin it out if necessary. 3. If adding the Egg, boil it for 9 minutes until hard, then blend it into the purée. 4. Keep a portion to use now and freeze the rest for later.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
9% of RDI
Vitamin C
4% of RDI
Omega 3
1% of RDI
Vitamin A
27% of RDI
Calcium
21% of RDI
Folate
19% of RDI
Good to know
Pumpkin and butternut are wonderful first foods due to their gentle sweetness and smooth texture when blended. They combine well with other foods and mild spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
How to Prepare
1. Steam 250g / 8.82oz peeled and diced Pumpkin (or butternut) for 25-30 minutes with the lid on, until soft. Reserve the liquid. 2. Blend the cooked Pumpkin in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth. Use a little of the reserved cooking liquid to thin it out if necessary. 3. If adding the Egg, boil it for 9 minutes until hard, then blend it into the purée. 4. Keep a portion to use now and freeze the rest for later.
Good to Know
Pumpkin and butternut are wonderful first foods due to their gentle sweetness and smooth texture when blended. They combine well with other foods and mild spices like nutmeg and cinnamon.
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