🥕🍠 Carrot & Yam Sauce (8 Months+)

Ingredients

• ½ cup yam (peeled, diced into small cubes)

• 1 medium carrot (peeled, diced)

• 1 small tomato (peeled, deseeded, chopped — optional)

• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter

• ½ cup water or low-sodium vegetable/chicken stock

Instructions

1. Cook base

   • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan.

   • Add diced carrots (and tomato if using). Sauté 2–3 minutes to soften and release flavor.

2. Add yam & liquid

   • Add yam cubes and pour in water/stock.

   • Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until yam and carrot are very soft.

3. Adjust texture

   • At 8–10 months → mash into a thick sauce with some small lumps.

   • At 10–12 months → cut yam and carrot into soft finger-sized pieces, then spoon sauce over as a chunky stew.

4. Serve warm

   • Can be eaten as is or mixed with a little mashed fish, chicken, or beef for added protein.

✅ Nutritional Benefits

• Carrot → Rich in beta-carotene (Vitamin A) for eye and immune health.

• Yam → Energy-giving complex carbs and fiber for digestion.

• Tomato (optional) → Adds Vitamin C and improves iron absorption.