🍅🍠 Tomato & Cocoyam Blend (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• ½ cup cocoyam, peeled and diced

• ½ medium tomato, peeled and deseeded (to reduce acidity)

• ¼ small onion, finely chopped (optional for mild flavor)

• ¾ cup water or homemade vegetable stock (no salt)

• 1 teaspoon olive oil or unsalted butter

Preparation Steps

1. Cook the Cocoyam

• Add cocoyam and water/stock to a small saucepan.

• Simmer for 8–10 minutes until very soft.

2. Add Tomato (and Onion if Using)

• Add chopped tomato and onion to the pot.

• Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes until tomato is softened.

3. Blend or Mash

• For Stage 1: blend until completely smooth.

• For Stage 2: mash until soft with small chunks.

4. Add Healthy Fats

• Stir in olive oil or butter before serving.

Storage

• Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

• Freeze in baby-sized portions for up to 1 month.

Nutritional Benefits

• Cocoyam → Gentle, easily digestible carbs and potassium

• Tomato → Vitamin C and antioxidants for immunity

• Olive oil/butter → Healthy fats for brain and nerve development