This super simple Pea Puree is so fresh and delicious. It’s an easy baby food or side dish that you can add flavor to as desired. Plus, find ideas for other purees to combine it with, storage tips, and freezing info.
Pea Puree
Turning frozen peas into simple, fresh puree is one of the first foods I made for my kids. It’s so easy, freezes really well, and combines well with other baby foods too.
Plus, you don’t need any fancy cooking skills to pull this off—just a bag of frozen peas and a blender!
This recipe has a very straight forward method and is very quick to make. It’s perfect if you want to make a few servings of baby food at once to have on hand for the coming days or even to send to daycare.
You can also use it as a side dish for the whole family too, either plain or with some of the flavor additions.
TIP: I’m all about keeping things fuss-free when feeding babies and making vegetables for kids. Here’s a baby food chart that might help you get more ideas too.
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe you just need…peas! I use frozen peas—organic or regular, depending on what I can find at a good at my local stores. The puree will taste best with peas that are naturally sweet and not crazy starchy, so if you have a brand you prefer eating yourself as whole peas, use that one.
(There’s a surprising variety of flavor when it comes to frozen peas!)
TIP: “Petite” peas tend to be sweeter and more tender, so if you see those, I’d recommend them.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the basic process involved in making this puree. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.
- Measure out your frozen peas. (I use two cups since that’s a good amount for my blender.)
- Add to a pot with water and bring to a boil.
- Drain.
- Blend!
TIP: You can add avocado, butter, or olive oil to add healthy fats and flavor to the pea puree.
Baby Food Storage Tips
I like to use these small airtight containers from Wean Green. The serving size that is right for your baby may vary according to their age and appetite, so you may have to adjust once you see how baby likes this.
You can store this pea puree for baby in the fridge or freezer.
Best Tips for Success
- Use organic peas if desired.
- Add 2 tablespoons avocado, 1 teaspoon olive oil, or 1 teaspoon butter to add healthy fats and flavor.
- Combine with whole milk plain yogurt for a simple baby snack.
- Combine with Applesauce or Banana Puree and serve in a baby food reusable pouch.
- Use reduced sodium vegetable or chicken stock and add a little Parmesan to make this as a simple side for the whole family.
- Store in small airtight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve cold or slightly warm.
- Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Find my best tips on freezing baby food here.
- Find easy No-Cook Baby Food Recipes here, my Broccoli Puree and easy Carrot Puree.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe, so please comment below to share!
This post was first published September 2020.
Easiest Pea Puree
The serving size for baby food can vary widely based on the age and appetite of the baby, so follow baby’s cues for being done—they will close their mouth and/or turn their head or start to fuss. End the meal when you see those things happen.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add the peas to a medium pot and cover with about an inch of water.
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Place on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
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Drain in a colander.
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Add to a blender and blend smooth, adding 1/4-½ cup water (or sodium-free broth) to create a smooth baby food puree. (Less liquid will create a thicker puree, more liquid will create a thinner one.)
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Serve or store for future meals.
Notes
- Use organic peas if desired.
- Add 2 tablespoons avocado, 1 teaspoon olive oil, or 1 teaspoon butter to add healthy fats and flavor.
- Combine with whole milk plain yogurt for a simple baby snack.
- Combine with Applesauce or Banana Puree and serve in a baby food reusable pouch.
- Store in small airtight containers in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve cold or slightly warm.
- Freeze in a silicone ice cube tray overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
- Use reduced sodium vegetable or chicken stock and add a little Parmesan to make this as a simple side for the whole family.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
