Pumpkin is an amazing first food for babies. Serve this nutritious food to your baby with ease and confidence by using these cooking and serving tips and recipes.
4poundspumpkin, sliced in half lenghthwise and de-seeded
1tablespoonolive or avocado oil (if roasting)
(optional) seasoning(s) of choice
Instructions
Roasted
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
Half the pumpkin. Rub the flesh and skin with oil and seasoning(s) of choice, such as cinnamon. Place cut side down on a lined baking sheet.
pierce the skin several times with a fork or knife.Roast at 400°F for 35-50 minutes until fork-tender. Cooking time will depend on the size of the pumpkin.
Let cool before peeling the skin and cutting into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
Steamed
Cut the pumpkin into big wedges (with ½ inch thickness). Once cooked, you can cut into smaller pieces depending on your baby's age
Place water in a pot, add steamer basket, and bring to a boil.
Add pumpkin, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10-15 minutes. It should be easily pierce-able with a fork.
Pumpkin Puree
Add roasted or steamed pumpkin into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Add breastmilk/formula, water, or even broth to thin out to desired consistency. It shouldn't need it though. You can also just mash with a potato masher or a fork
Notes
Transfer leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. To freeze, you can either flash freeze or puree and freeze in a freezer tray for up to 3 months. Once frozen solid, pop them out and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.