Summer is here and with everything going on right now, many of us have either started our first garden or ramped up our previous efforts. CSAs and Farmers' Markets are another fantastic way to get seasonal, local, often organic, produce for your family and support your community at the same time. If you are looking to use up and enjoy your summer bounty, here are a few baby puree recipes and finger food ideas to celebrate the delicious vegetables of the summertime.
Yellow Squash + Carrot + Quinoa
- Steam squash and carrot for 3-4 minutes until soft and tender
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth and serve
Roasted Red Pepper + White Bean
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth and serve
Buttery Peas + Mint
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth and serve
Finger Food Ideas for 12+ Months
- Kale Chips + Nutritional Yeast - Preheat oven to 325. Toss 1 bunch kale with 1 tbsp olive oil, spread in an even layer on a cookie sheet and bake until crisp, about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast to taste.
- Cucumber Sticks + Yogurt Dip - Cut cucumber into sticks and serve beside unsweetened whole milk yogurt as dip (you can add some fresh dill to the dip for extra flavor)
- Tomato Slices + Ricotta - Cut tomato into wedges and dollop with a tbsp of ricotta or cottage cheese
- Avocado Slices + Toasted Sesame Seeds - Cut into slices and sprinkle with seeds
- *Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas - Prepare 1 pouch of Amara Black Beans and Sweet Corn. Warm a tortilla, spread with Amara puree, sprinkle with shredded cheese, fold and serve.
*Find a finger food recipe on the side of every Amara box. For more Amara recipe ideas, check out our blog post HERE.
Amara is the only baby food that can bring you all the benefits of homemade meals, without you having to start from scratch. Our plant-based meals are designed to mix with breast milk, formula or water for a gentle transition to solid foods. Plus, we're at an affordable price for every family. Try our Introduction to Textures Variety Pack to enjoy the fresh taste, texture and nutrients of Amara.
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