Beets are a messy and wonderful thing. I roasted some for Malanga Baby tonight and she seemed to enjoy every brightly colored bite. Malanga Papi said she looked like she was wearing "old lady lipstick" afterwards. I think magenta suits her.
Roasted Beets Method
(the basic recipe came from Lisa Barnes' The Petite Appetite)
It's best to try this one while baby is napping since it will be difficult to do much else with your stained hands. I used 2 beets and this yielded about 7 ounces of pureed beets.
- Dress appropriately and use a red cutting board, if possible
- Scrub beets, remove tips & tails
- Pierce beets with a knife
- Wrap beets together in aluminum foil
- Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes
- Let cool, remove skins, puree in food processor
- Dress baby in dark clothes or clothes you don't mind exposing to the risk of staining
Try serving them with ricotta cheese for some variety. Note that your baby's pee will be pink almost immediately after eating beets. And yes, the red does eventually come off of skin.
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