Kumara Puree
Kumara is a great source of vitamin A, C and fibre. Its natural sweetness makes it a real favourite with little ones, and it blends into the smoothest puree. Batch cook and freeze so you’ve always got some ready to go.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 16 April 2026
Recipe
Kumara Puree
- Stage
- Purée
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Chop 1 small kumara into cubes.
- 2Steam in a pot of water or in a baby food steamer until tender, around 15 minutes.
- 3Drain the water and blend until smooth.
- 4Spoon into ice trays and freeze.
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