Roasted Butternut Squash for Baby

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After about a month of eating solids, I wanted to start introducing more flavors to my son. Butternut squash is a great first food, and here it is roasted with a little olive oil and thyme for a tasty puree that any baby will love! Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Submitted by Diana Moutsopoulos
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 small butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place butternut squash halves in a roasting pan, cut-sides up. Rub the flesh with olive oil, then sprinkle with thyme.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until very soft and lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

  4. Scoop out the squash flesh and mash in a bowl.

Cook's Notes:

Instead of mashing the squash in a bowl, you can place it in a food processor and puree it with a little breast milk, formula, or salt-free vegetable stock.

To freeze for later, fill an ice cube tray with the puree. Freeze until solid, about 2 hours, then remove cubes from the tray and place in a freezer bag. To defrost, place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, or as needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
1g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 440mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.