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Homemade red bell pepper baby puree for healthy infant meals.

Red Bell Pepper Baby Puree

A smooth and naturally sweet puree made with red bell pepper, sweet potato, and fruits, perfect for introducing solid foods to babies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Baby Food, Puree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables & Fruit
  • 1 piece red bell pepper, seeded and roasted or steamed
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cooked
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cooked or soft
  • 1 piece ripe banana
Protein
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils, well-cooked and soft
Liquid
  • Water, breast milk, or formula to thin as needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Roast or steam the red bell pepper until soft, then remove the skin and seeds.
  2. Cook the sweet potato until tender (bake, steam, or microwave).
Blending
  1. Blend the roasted bell pepper, sweet potato, cooked lentils, banana, and apple together until smooth.
  2. Add water or breast milk to thin to desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

This puree is freezer-friendly; portion into ice cube trays for single-serving frozen cubes. Reheat gently before serving. Adjust thickness gradually using liquids.