Carrot, Tomato And Basil Baby Food

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 1/2 ounces cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 ounce unsalted butter
• 7 ounces ripe tomatoes
• 8 basil leaves, shredded
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 put the carrots in a small saucepan, cover with boiling water and simmer, covered with a lid, for 10 minutes. alternatively steam the carrots for 10 minutes or until tender.
• 2 whilst the carrots are cooking, prick the skins of the tomatoes and pour over boiling water and leave for 30 seconds.
• 3 draining and rinse with cold water - the skins will peel away with ease.
• 4 add the cauliflower to the carrots and cook covered for a further 7-8 minutes, adding extra water if necessary.
• 5 in another pan, melt the butter, add the tomatoes and saute until mushy. stir in the basil and cheese until melted.
• 6 use a hand blender to purée the carrots and cauliflower with the tomato sauce, adding about 3 tbsp of the cooking liquid.