Nourishing Lamb, Squash & Spinach Purée
18 oct 2025
Nourishing Lamb, Squash & Spinach Purée
A nutrient-dense and flavorful purée perfect for introducing babies to new tastes. This balanced blend combines iron-rich lamb with vitamin-packed butternut squash and spinach, creating a wholesome meal for growing babies and toddlers.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This purée is the perfect introduction to savory flavors for your little one. The natural sweetness of butternut squash complements the richness of lamb, while spinach adds a gentle boost of green goodness. Every spoonful is loaded with essential nutrients to support healthy growth and development.
Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and naturally balanced, it’s a recipe parents can feel good about serving and babies will love to eat.
Ingredients
- 150g minced lamb
- 300g butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 50g fresh spinach
- 15ml olive oil
- 150ml water or unsalted broth, for blending
- 1 pinch onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced lamb and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned.
- Add the cubed butternut squash to the saucepan. Pour in just enough water to cover the ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the squash is very tender.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts from the residual heat, about 1–2 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the entire mixture to a high-speed blender. Add the optional pinch of onion powder.
- Blend until completely smooth. Add more water or unsalted broth, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
- Allow the purée to cool before serving. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze in single-portion trays.
Tips & Substitutions
- Skip the onion powder if your baby is sensitive to stronger flavors—it's completely optional.
- Try other veggies: Substitute butternut squash with sweet potato or carrot for a similar texture and sweetness.
- Batch cook and freeze: Make a larger batch and freeze in small portions for quick, nutrient-rich meals on busy days.
Nutrition
Calories: 672 kcal
- Fat: 47g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
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See the original recipe: "Nourishing Lamb, Squash & Spinach Purée"This nourishing purée is as wholesome as it is simple. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s a lovely way to introduce your baby to the delicious world of real food. Give it a try, and don’t forget to share your experience with other parents looking for healthy inspiration!
