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Time to introduce some green food I think. In the form of broccoli. Well broccoli, hidden amongst bright orange sweet potato and delicious crisp apple. Baby steps.

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced sweet potato
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, diced
• 1 cup of water (to steam or boil)

Method

Step 1

Steam or boil the sweet potato for a few minutes -

Step 2

Add the apple and broccoli, cover and continue steaming (or simmering) for a further 5 minutes or until each ingredient is tender -

Step 3

Puree together, adding the boiled water as necessary -

Step 4

Serve immediately or freeze in individual portions -