Cranberry Squash Risotto (9 m+)

This Cranberry Squash Risotto makes for a delicious and nutritious baby food. It’s great for infants that are on an advanced stage in solid foods. Chewable texture, nourishing and adventurous flavors. 

Cranberry Squash Risotto

Once you introduce solids to your baby in Puree form you will quickly notice how fast they will move from one stage to another. Your baby will be ready for more and more texture to be added to their food as you continue with this journey. The baby will let you know when they’re ready and all you have to do is learn how to read their cues and clues.

If you start to notice your baby getting fussy at feeding times. Rejecting purees they usually like, or anything like that. This usually means they’re bored and ready for something new. They’re ready to move on to foods with more texture they can chew.

Once your baby is ready for this stage, this Cranberry Squash Risotto is the perfect baby food to make for your little one. It has a lot of texture and will give your baby a lot to work with. It has a great balance of sweet and savory and new flavors for your baby to explore.

Health Benefits of Delicata Squash:

• Great source of fiber
• Rich in magnesium, potassium and manganese
• Low-carb
• Rich in Vitamins A and C
• Good source of Iron
• Promotes healthy vision
• Boosts immune system
• Improves appetite

At what age can my baby have this Puree?

This baby food is for a more advanced level for your baby. It’s recommended for babies 9 months and older that have more experience with solids.

What you need to make this Cranberry Squash Risotto puree:

• Arborio Rice
• Delicata Squash
• Fresh Cranberries
• Water
• Fresh Thyme
• Fresh Sage
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What makes this Puree healthy and beneficial for baby:

This Cranberry Squash Risotto makes for a nutrient-dense and filing baby food. It’s rich in potassium, fiber and vitamins A and C. It’s nourishing and comforting baby food.

How to freeze this baby Puree:

1. Serve in portions your baby is currently eating.
2. Use small airtight containers that are freezer friendly to store your baby food in.
3. Freeze for up to 6 months.
4. Thaw out in the fridge over night or for 12-24 hours.
5. Transfer puree to a small pot and warm up on low heat.
6. Feed puree to your baby.

Did you like this Cranberry Squash Risotto recipe? You may also like to try these other baby purees:

• Pumpkin, Apple, Carrot, Dates
• Roasted Butternut Squash, Pear, Dates

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Cranberry Squash Risotto

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 cup arborio rice
• 1/2 cup delicata squash
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
• 1/2 tsp fresh sage (optional)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Steam squash for 25 minutes and puree.

2. While squash is steaming, in a medium sauce pan heat up extra virgin olive oil.

3. Add rice, cranberries, thyme and sage (if using) and saute for about 1 minute.

4. Add 1 cup water and stir occasionly until water starts to dry.

5. Repeat previous step with second and third cups of waters.

6. After third cup of water is added and starts to simmer, add squash puree and stir together.

7. Once rice dries up, remove from heat.

8. Let cool off and serve.

*Post updated as of 8/2/20

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