What to mix with beetroot for baby: our tips!

What to mix with beetroot for baby? This is certainly not the first question you asked yourself this morning, but let me tell you that you'll have the answer by the time you go to bed! Indeed, in this article we are going to cover beetroot and its benefits as well as which vegetables to mix it with.

The benefits of beetroot for baby

I hardly know where to begin, beetroot is so packed with benefits. First of all, it is a genuine source of fibre. This stimulates the action of the intestines. It therefore helps to maintain good bowel transit and increases bile secretion. This increase supports better digestion. As for the fibre, it swells up and provides a feeling of fullness.

Beetroot is a real powerhouse of betaine. It therefore helps to cleanse the body, and in particular the liver, by facilitating the effective elimination of waste.

Finally, it restores energy to a tired body through the vitamins and minerals it contains. Its nitrates help to lower blood pressure, and its antioxidant compounds reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. To top it all off, it boosts immunity and relieves headaches and fever.

So, with what can we pair it to make the most of it for baby?

Mixing beetroot with sweet potato for baby: an excellent idea!

The texture of sweet potato is a true ally when making this delicious purée. To do so, use an amount of beetroot equivalent to 2/3 of a sweet potato. As it isn't always easy to weigh things in the middle of a supermarket, this recipe can be done by eye!

For anyone who dreads cooking beetroot at home for fear of it looking like a scene from a horror film — you can use vacuum-packed pre-cooked beetroot. Indeed, beetroot makes a terrible mess, and you could end up with red everywhere! But for baby's sake, we carry on and we're prepared for anything!

So, off we go with the cooking, and once that's done, all that's left is to blend! If the texture is too runny, you can adjust with more sweet potato or add a regular potato. And in keeping with all those benefits, you can also add a teaspoon of olive oil! Now let's look at a sweet recipe.

Mixing apple with beetroot: a new compote that baby will love!

We should always prioritise quality products such as organic produce so as not to compromise their health. Still going by eye, try to use equal quantities of apple and beetroot. Peel everything, and core the apple.

Now it's time to chop everything, then cook. As soon as a soft, melting texture appears, blend until you achieve an appealing compote consistency. You can also start with pre-cooked beetroot to make this recipe in no time at all.

One final note before we part

We recommend avoiding food waste and invite you to be more mindful in your consumption via the article entitled "Preparing meals for baby: reducing food waste and choosing organic produce".