Spinach and pear purée
- Age: 6–8 months (First tastes)
- Texture: Purée
- Prep: 4 min
- Cook: 6 min
- Makes: 2 portions
Ingredients
- a large handful baby spinach
- 1 ripe pear
Contains: None of the common allergens
Method
- Peel, core and chop the pear; steam 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach for the last minute until wilted.
- Blend smooth.
- Cool to lukewarm.
Safety: Spinach is best made fresh for babies and not reheated.
Storage: Fridge 1 day. Best made fresh.
Tip: Pear takes the edge off spinach completely. A first dark green that gets eaten.
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