Beetroot Potato Mash

Prep: 25min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 10min
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This beetroot potato mash is rich in iron and folic acid, supporting healthy development.

Ingredients

  • 250 g large potatoes (2 large potatoes)
  • 300 g beetroot (2 roots; free‑range)
  • 125 g small oranges (1 small orange)
  • 80 g sunflower seeds (4 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into about 1 cm cubes.

  2. 2.

    Clean the beetroot thoroughly under running water, peel it, and cube it; wear thin disposable gloves if desired.

  3. 3.

    Bring the potatoes and beetroot with 100 ml water to a boil in a pot, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until tender.

  4. 4.

    Meanwhile halve an orange and squeeze out its juice. Grind the sunflower seeds finely using a blender or food processor.

  5. 5.

    Add the orange juice and ground sunflower seeds to the vegetables and blend everything into a smooth puree with a hand blender. If necessary, thin the mash with a little water and bring it back to a gentle boil for a short time.

  6. 6.

    Let the mash cool slightly, divide it into four portions, feed one portion fresh, and freeze the remaining mash.