Third Baby Food: Chicken, Sweet Potato and Spinach

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Third Baby Food: Chicken, Sweet Potato and Spinach
160 min.
8
54kcal

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Introducing a delightful and nutritious option for your little one: Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Spinach Baby Food! This wholesome recipe is not only gluten-free but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals that are crucial for your baby's growth and development. With a perfect balance of protein from the chicken, fiber from the sweet potatoes, and iron from the spinach, this meal is designed to support your baby's health while tantalizing their taste buds.

Preparing this baby food is a breeze, taking just 160 minutes from start to finish, and yielding eight servings. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sweet potatoes, and vibrant spinach creates a smooth and flavorful puree that your baby will love. Plus, it's easy to store in ice cube trays, making mealtime convenient for busy parents. Simply pop out a cube, warm it up, and you have a nutritious meal ready in seconds!

Whether you're introducing solids or looking for a healthy side dish, this Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Spinach recipe is a fantastic choice. It's not only a great way to ensure your baby is getting a variety of nutrients, but it also sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delicious and nourishing baby food that your little one will adore!

Ingredients

  • cup meat from a rotisserie chicken boneless skinless cubed
  • 0.5 cup breast milk 
  • cups spinach leaves fresh packed
  • cups sweet potatoes cubed peeled
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • ziploc bags
  • ice cube tray
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; place sweet potatoes in steamer, cover, and steam until softened, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add spinach and cook until the sweet potatoes are easily mashed, about 5 minutes more.
  3. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
  4. Add the cubed chicken and cook uncovered until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
  5. Combine chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, breast milk, and water in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
  6. Spread sweet potato-chicken mixture into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours.
  7. Transfer frozen cubes to a resealable plastic bag and store in the freezer.
  8. To serve, heat cubes in the microwave until warm but not hot, about 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein18.27%
Fat25.59%
Carbs56.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
3.61
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
9.0734782322593%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.05kcal
2.7%
Fat:1.55g
2.39%
Saturated Fat:0.59g
3.67%
Carbohydrates:7.67g
2.56%
Net Carbohydrates:6.51g
2.37%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:6.91mg
2.31%
Sodium:35.49mg
1.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
5%
Vitamin A:5454.65IU
109.09%
Vitamin K:36.97µg
35.21%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.75%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.86%
Potassium:189.59mg
5.42%
Folate:18.61µg
4.65%
Fiber:1.16g
4.65%
Phosphorus:44.67mg
4.47%
Magnesium:17.57mg
4.39%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.89%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.74%
Calcium:37.35mg
3.73%
Vitamin C:3.01mg
3.65%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.58%
Copper:0.07mg
3.29%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.96%
Iron:0.47mg
2.59%
Selenium:1.54µg
2.2%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.95%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.78%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.72%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.21%
Source:Allrecipes