Sweet potato and basil puree
Serves 10
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Add a herby aroma to your sweet potato puree with this basil-flavoured recipe, suitable for first weaning
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- 4 Sweet potatoes
- 5 Fresh basil leaves
- 1tbsp Olive oil
Method
step 1
Scrub and peel 3 - 4 sweet potatoes and cut into even-sized chunks. Place in a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, until tender.
step 2
Drain the potatoes and place in a blender. Add the basil leaves and puree to the desired consistency, adding a little olive oil to thin if necessary.
step 3
*Delicious mashed rather than pureed, especially as a topping for cottage pie.