{"id":9730,"date":"2026-05-18T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=9730"},"modified":"2026-05-21T06:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T04:27:09","slug":"broccoli-potato-ham-puree-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/broccoli-potato-ham-puree-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli, Potato, and Ham Pur\u00e9e for Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, we\u2019re making a simple little broccoli, potato, and ham pur\u00e9e<\/strong> for baby, with no added salt and a small tip for gently introducing texture<\/strong>: you can either blend the ham with the vegetables, or finely grind it and sprinkle it on top<\/strong> of the pur\u00e9e. My mom used to serve me finely ground ham in some of my meals when I was little, and I loved that texture!<\/p>\n

Broccoli is a really interesting green vegetable for baby: it is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Paired with potato, it makes a milder pur\u00e9e with just the right amount of starch. We add a small amount of ham for protein, always with no added salt and ideally nitrate-free.<\/p>\n

With these quantities, you\u2019ll get about 7 oz of pur\u00e9e (200 g)<\/strong>, which is 1 generous portion or 2 smaller portions depending on baby\u2019s age and appetite.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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  • About 1 cup broccoli florets (100 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • About 1\/3 cup peeled potato, diced (50 g)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • About 1\/3 oz cooked ham (10 g)<\/strong> (no added salt, nitrate-free)<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon oil<\/strong> (canola, sunflower, olive, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to Make Broccoli, Potato, and Ham Pur\u00e9e<\/h2>\n

    Prepare the vegetables<\/strong>
    Rinse the broccoli florets.
    Peel the potato, rinse it, then cut it into small pieces\/slices so it cooks quickly.<\/p>\n

    Cook the broccoli and potato<\/strong>
    Steam the potato and broccoli for 10 minutes. Let them cook until the vegetables are very soft<\/strong>: the tip of a knife should slide in easily.<\/p>\n

    Add the ham<\/strong>
    Finely grind the ham using a small food processor.<\/p>\n

    Blend the pur\u00e9e<\/strong>
    Place the broccoli, potato, and ham (if you want to blend it directly with the vegetables) in the blender.<\/p>\n

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    \"Blending
    Blending the broccoli, potato, and ham if you want everything to be uniform, smooth, and lump-free<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

    Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooking water<\/strong> to start.
    Blend until you get a very smooth pur\u00e9e<\/strong>. If the pur\u00e9e is too thick, add a little more cooking water, gradually.<\/p>\n

    Add the fat<\/strong>
    When the pur\u00e9e is ready and has cooled slightly, add:<\/p>\n

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    • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil<\/strong> (canola, for example), or a little butter for older babies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Mix well to evenly distribute the fat.<\/p>\n

      Adjust the texture to baby\u2019s age<\/strong>
      For a 6-month-old baby, keep the texture very smooth<\/strong>.
      For an older baby, you can:<\/p>\n

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      • blend a little less,<\/li>\n
      • or mash the pur\u00e9e with a fork to keep a few small, soft pieces<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bon app\u00e9tit, baby!<\/p>\n

        Storage<\/h2>\n
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        • In the refrigerator<\/strong>:
          You can store this pur\u00e9e for 24 hours<\/strong> in the fridge, in a suitable airtight container.
          Reheat gently at mealtime, stirring well and always checking the temperature before serving.<\/li>\n
        • In the freezer<\/strong>:
          You can freeze this pur\u00e9e in small jars or ice cube trays for about 1 month<\/strong>.
          Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat gently before offering it to baby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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          From what age can I offer this pur\u00e9e to baby?<\/h3>\n
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          In general, you can offer this pur\u00e9e from 6 months<\/strong>, once baby has already tried several vegetables and potato. Always adapt the texture to baby\u2019s stage: very smooth at first, then more mashed as baby progresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          How much ham should I offer baby?<\/h3>\n
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          Common guidelines for animal proteins (meat \/ fish \/ ham) are about:
          1\/3 oz per day (10 g)<\/strong> around 6\u20138 months,
          1\/2 to 3\/4 oz (15 g to 20 g)<\/strong> around 9\u201312 months,
          3\/4 to 1 oz (20 g to 25 g)<\/strong> after 1 year.
          Here, I use 1\/3 oz ham (10 g)<\/strong> for about 7 oz of pur\u00e9e (200 g). Then adjust the quantities according to baby\u2019s age, what baby eats, and your pediatrician\u2019s advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Is it better to blend the ham into the pur\u00e9e or leave it on top?<\/h3>\n
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          Both options work!
          Blending the ham with the pur\u00e9e<\/strong> gives a completely uniform texture, which can feel reassuring at the beginning.
          Finely ground ham sprinkled on top<\/strong>, as in my recipe, makes it possible to introduce very tiny textures<\/strong> on a very smooth pur\u00e9e base. It is a nice gentle step to help prepare baby for soft pieces.
          You can start by blending everything, then, when baby seems more comfortable, move on to the version with ham on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Baby refuses broccoli. What can I do?<\/h3>\n
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          It is very common for babies to be a little wary of green vegetables, especially at first. A few ideas:
          Offer very small amounts<\/strong> of broccoli mixed with a vegetable baby already likes (potato, carrot, sweet potato, etc.).
          Offer broccoli pur\u00e9e again several times without forcing<\/strong>: refusing it one day does not mean baby will never like it!
          Keep the texture very smooth at first, then gradually increase the tiny textures when baby is ready.
          You can also rotate with other recipes that include broccoli to add variety (soups, gratins, etc., for older babies).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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