3 Protein-rich Purees For Children

Protein-rich purees are one of the most complete foods for toddlers’ health and growth.

These creamy soups are the perfect way for your child to try new flavors, especially vegetables and proteins, that are necessary and recommended for healthy growth.

Purees are among the first foods that children try, and for one simple reason: they do not need to chew. Purees can also be varied according to taste. They are nutritious and the combinations are endless.

Purees: tasty and healthy food

A creamy vegetable soup is something that both adults and children love.  Both the ability to mix and combine flavors makes the soup excellent for introducing beneficial ingredients into the baby’s diet.

A puree is especially recommended for children who are picky about food,  especially when it comes to vegetables.

For someone who is creative, the possibilities to combine are also endless. The best thing is, from a nutritional perspective, that purees contain a lot of vegetables and protein.

Protein-rich purees for children

1. Chicken and vegetable puree

Ingredients

• 1 leek
• 2 potatoes
• 1 zucchini
• 2 carrots
• 1 chicken breast
• White pepper
• Olive oil
• Salt

Preparation

1.  Wash, peel and chop all the vegetables and chicken breast.

2. In a large frying pan,  add plenty of water, salt and a few drops of olive oil. When the water boils, add the vegetables and the chicken breast and cook for about 30 minutes.

3. Remember that the carrots take the longest to cook, so be sure to chop them into small pieces.

4. When all the vegetables are soft, remove the pan from the heat.

5.  Put vegetables, chicken and a little of the sky in a blender.

6. Mix all ingredients into a smooth puree. Salt, pepper and taste.

7. Serve and enjoy.

2. Fish and vegetable puree

Ingredients

• 1 carrot
• 1 leek
• 1 tomato
• 2 potatoes
• 1 zucchini
• Parsley
• 200 grams of white fish, such as hake
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1.  Wash and chop all the vegetables. The smaller pieces you make, the shorter the cooking time, especially for the carrot.

2.  Crumble the fish and set aside.

In a large saucepan, add water and a little olive oil. Wait until the water has boiled and then add the chopped vegetables.

4.  Allow the vegetables boil for about 30 minutes. When they start to soften, add the crumbled fish.

5. When both fish and vegetables are cooked,  remove the casserole from the plate and then mix the mixture.

6.  Mix the vegetables, the fish and a little of the broth. How much broth you add depends on how thick you want the puree to be.

7. Finally, pour the puree into another bowl , and add salt and a little parsley while stirring.

8. Server.

Meat and vegetable puree

Ingredients

• 100 grams of veal
• 40 grams of carrots
• 50 grams of potatoes
• 40 grams of zucchini or green beans
• 10 grams of olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1.  Wash, peel and chop all the vegetables  and veal.

2. In a large frying pan, add plenty of water. Bring to the boil and then  add all the ingredients,  except the olive oil.

3.  Boil for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

4. Put all the ingredients in a blender, with a little broth and season with salt and pepper. Mix to a smooth puree.

5. Add other spices to taste.

Finally,  serve in a large bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil.

These protein-rich purees for children are not only delicious, but are also an excellent way for children to discover new flavors in a healthy way.

The recipes will make both the youngest members of the family and the parents happy!