🍠🥬 Yam Pottage with Veggies (9+ months)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup soft yam cubes (peeled and diced)

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots, or green beans)

• 1 tsp onion (minced)

• 1 small tomato (blended or chopped)

• A drop of palm oil or unsalted butter (optional)

• A splash of water or low-sodium chicken broth

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook Yam and Veggies:

   • In a small pot, add yam cubes, tomato, onion, and enough water to cover.

   • Simmer on low heat until yam is soft (10–12 minutes).

   • Add the chopped veggies in the last 3–5 minutes of cooking.

2. Mash and Combine:

   • Once soft, mash yam and veggies lightly together to desired texture.

   • Add a drop of palm oil or butter if using for extra flavor and healthy fat.

3. Cool and Serve:

   • Let the pottage cool slightly.

   • Serve warm in a baby bowl.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Yam: Rich in complex carbs and fiber

• Leafy greens & carrots: Packed with iron, beta-carotene, and vitamins

• Palm oil or butter: Provides vitamin A and healthy fats