Base for mixing with other purées
This is a simple, savory purée designed as a versatile base for blending with other ingredients to create soups, sauces, or baby food. It is typically made from starchy vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or squash, cooked until very soft and then blended with a liquid such as broth or water. The dish is a foundational preparation found in many cuisines worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, with minimal fat and protein. A serving provides a good amount of key minerals like potassium and vitamin A, with a calorie range typically between 100-150 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its true value lies in its role as a culinary 'blank canvas,' allowing for endless customization in flavor and nutrition. Nutritionally, it's an efficient way to deliver a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals from vegetables in a gentle, easily digestible form.
