Beet And Pear Puree Food

BEET AND PEAR PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
• When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop.
• Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.

WEANING RECIPE: APPLE & BEETROOT PURéE

Steps:

• Put the beetroot into a steamer over simmering water and cook for around 15 mins, add the apple and cook for a further 8 mins until both are tender.
• Blitz to a purée in a food processor. Add a splash of milk (or water from the saucepan), if necessary, to create a smooth texture. You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times while blitzing to get a smooth consistency throughout.
• Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers or ice cube trays and freeze.

BEET AND PEAR PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
• When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coursely chop.
• Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.

BEET PUREE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pan then add the onion and garlic and cook for 6-8 mins until golden.
• Lower the heat and stir in the beets, vinegar and tomato paste.
• Cook gently for 15-20 mins until everything is sticky and caramelized. This can now be served as it is if you like.
• Pour in the broth and the cream and stir together. Tip into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
• Serve straight away or reheat before serving.

BEET AND PEAR PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wash beets, and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. Set aside to cool.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, pears, sugar, and vinegar; cook, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes.
• When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and coarsely chop.
• Puree onion mixture in a food processor with metal blade. Add salt and 1/2 of the beets; pulse 4 to 5 times. Add remaining beets, and pulse 2 to 3 times.