Red Pepper Purée

~ 3 medium peppers will yield approx. 12-14 oz puree  

Ingredients:

• 3 medium red peppers. Washed and cut in consistent chunks.
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:

1. Place chopped peppers and ¼ cup of water into a small pot over medium heat.  
2. Stir occasionally. Let peppers steam until they become soft.
3. When soft, take peppers off of heat and place on the counter.
4. Using an immersion blender or standing blender, blend peppers until a creamy and smooth consistency forms.
5. When done, transfer puree to a glass container and let it cool completely before putting it in the fridge.

1. You can also freeze small portions of the purée in a freezer safe tray or container. I use the Wee Sprout silicone mold to freeze 1oz serving sizes.
2. Once the portions are frozen, I pop them out of the mold and store them in a freezer safe bag labeled with the day I made them and the expiration date.

6. When ready to serve, portion out your baby's meal into a separate bowl.
7. If needed, add liquid of your choice (breastmilk, formula or water) to the puree until you reach the desired consistency for your baby.

Note: Refrigerated Pepper Purée is good for 3 days. Frozen Pepper Purée is good for 3 months.

Enjoy

Notes: 

• Red Peppers are a healthy addition to our baby girl's food repertoire.
• Red Peppers are excellent sources of vitamins A & C. The vitamin C found in red peppers is also great for your immune system, providing your body with powerful antioxidants and acting as an anti-inflammatory for your system.
• The nutrients and vitamins found in red peppers also help your overall eye and skin health.  
• For more information on the health benefits of red peppers, visit this link.