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Acorn squash and ginger baby food puree. Easy, cheap, and so flavorful and nutritious for baby. Great for big kids too!

Acorn Squash Ginger Baby Food Purée

Flavorful acorn squash mingles with spicy, fresh ginger for an easy baby food that the little will absolutely love! Great for the big kids, too.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Yield:15

Ingredients

  • 1 whole acorn squash medium
  • 1 inch ginger root finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon water breastmilk, or stock

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
  • Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds with a spoon, and place on baking sheet, cut side up.
  • Roast in oven for about 45 minutes or until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel off squash skins and place squash in blender. Add ginger and puree for 1 minute, adding liquid in 1/4 cup increments until desired consistency is reached.
  • Makes 15 ounces
  • Lasts 4 days in fridge, 4 months in freezer

Notes

Lasts 4 days in fridge, 4 months in freezer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 15g | Calories: 1cal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Total Carbs: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik