Farm to Baby Menu - Tuesday August 7th
Have you heard about Farm to Toddler?
Here’s what’s on the menu today:
White Bean Hummus: Packed with protein, fiber, and good fat (from monounsaturated extra virgin olive oil) this mild, creamy hummus is smooth and luscious, but still has plenty of texture. Dollop onto some whole wheat Oh’s and you have baby crostini!
Emmer Porridge and Peaches: Emmer is an ancient grain, high in protein, fiber, and minerals, that, when combined with legumes (see above!) forms a complete protein.
Dilled Baby Beets: These are tiniest beets for the tiniest fingers. Seriously, have you ever seen a smaller beet? Braised and tossed with light, bright and verdant fresh dill, they’re perfect for mastering that pincer grasp.
Lemony Cauliflower: Sweet and mild roasted cauliflower florets make another fine finger food. Here they benefit from the addition of a bit of fresh lemon zest and a dash of sunshine.
Emmer Porridge and Peaches: Emmer is an ancient grain, high in protein, fiber, and minerals, that, when combined with legumes (see above!) forms a complete protein.
Dilled Baby Beets: These are tiniest beets for the tiniest fingers. Seriously, have you ever seen a smaller beet? Braised and tossed with light, bright and verdant fresh dill, they’re perfect for mastering that pincer grasp.
Lemony Cauliflower: Sweet and mild roasted cauliflower florets make another fine finger food. Here they benefit from the addition of a bit of fresh lemon zest and a dash of sunshine.
Without further ado, today’s purées:
Cauliflower: Brassica is back, and as powerful as ever. All the members of the family pack a wollop of nutrition, and cauliflower is no exception. What’s more, it’s sweet, delicious and makes a beautiful snow white puree.
Beets: Betacyanin, the pigment that gives red beets their beautiful violet color, is a powerful antioxidant. Sweet and earthy, ours are steamed in order to retain maximum flavor and nutrition.
Blueberries: There’s no denying the purple power. Scientists have shown that blueberries contain pterostilbene, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, flavonols, and tannins, which inhibit mechanisms of cancer cell development and inflammation while enhancing memory and learning. Yep!
Peaches: A member of the rose family (and, yes, just as sweet) peaches have plenty of vitamins A, B and C.
Peaches: A member of the rose family (and, yes, just as sweet) peaches have plenty of vitamins A, B and C.
