This Zucchini and Tomato Puree is a lovely baby food to introduce when first starting solids. Zucchini (courgette) has a light, delicate flavour which is ideal for pairing with other vegetables, including tomato. These juicy vegetables have a high water content, and so puree brilliantly without the need to add anything else to this homemade baby food.
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Tomatoes for baby
You may have heard to only give baby tomatoes later into starting solid foods, because it can cause skin reactions [1]. As with any new foods there are precautions, but tomatoes can be introduced from when baby starts solids [1,2].
With tomatoes common in many family meals (in ours at least!), it made sense to introduce this tomato and zucchini puree to Baby LJ sooner rather than later.
Ingredients in Zucchini and Tomato Puree
This tomato and zucchini baby food has just three ingredients:
Zucchini – There is no need to peel the zucchini, but wash it thoroughly and remove the ends.
Tomato – I normally use one large ripe Gourmet tomato, but Field or Roma varieties work too. Choose the best looking produce for baby!
Butter – Use unsalted butter, to avoid giving baby unnecessary sodium.
Water – For steaming the vegetables.
How to make Zucchini and Tomato Puree
This zucchini puree recipe is just a little more involved that steam-and-blend, but worth it for baby!
Scroll down to the recipe card below, to find exact ingredient amounts and full detailed steps for both regular and thermo cooker methods.
Step 1: Using a steamer basket on the stovetop, steam the zucchini.
Step 2: While the zucchini is steaming, skin the tomato by slicing the skin and plunging it into boiling water for a minute. Peel and then deseed it.
Step 3: Once the zucchini is done, sauté the tomato with butter on the stovetop.
Step 4: Transfer the tomato to a blender or food processor, add the zucchini and blend to the consistency best for baby.
THERMOMIX ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PUREE:
Thermomixer? Easily make this baby food in your all-in-one appliance. First, steam the zucchini in your thermo cooker. Skin and deseed the tomato. Once the zucchini is done, sauté the tomato with butter in the thermo cooker. Add the zucchini and blend to the consistency best for baby.
Serving
This Zucchini and Tomato Puree is a great baby food recipe to have on hand, because of it’s versatility. Serve it:
- Runny for baby early into starting first foods
- Chunkier when moving to more textured food.
- Mixed with a range of other mashed vegetables
- As a nice delicate pasta sauce for self-feeding
Storing and reheating
STORING: This homemade puree can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
It’s a good idea to use baby food freezer trays/ice cube trays for freezing individual portions, so that you have them available at the ready. Remember to be food safe when freezing, defrosting and reheating baby’s food.
REHEATING: As always, defrost frozen puree portions overnight in the fridge. Reheat, covered, in the microwave in short bursts until steaming hot all the way through. Then let the puree cool. Always stir well and check the temperature before feeding baby.
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Try this lentil recipe for baby. It’s a flavourful, creamy and nourishing puree, and a great vegetarian option for baby.
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Happy pureeing,
Chloe x
Zucchini and Tomato Puree
Category: PuréeIngredients
- 500 ml water
- 1 zucchini (medium size, approx. 200g/7oz)
- 1 ripe tomato (large size, approx. 130g/4.5oz)
- 1/2 tbs unsalted butter (Note 1)
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket over a pot with 500 ml water (making sure the water level is below the basket so the zucchini won’t be submerged). Over high heat on the stovetop, bring the water to a boil. Add 1 zucchini to the steamer basket. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Steam for 12 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
- While steaming the zucchini, prepare 1 ripe tomato. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a cross into the skin of the tomato at its base. Plunge it into boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer to cold water. Peel, deseed and roughly chop.
- Heat 1/2 tbs unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and sauté the tomato for 7 minutes until tender.
- Transfer tomato to a blender or food processor. Add the steamed zucchini. Blend the vegetables until you are happy with the consistency (Note 2).
Thermomix Instructions
- Pour 500 ml water into the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket. Add 1 zucchini to the basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, Varoma, speed 2, MC on.
- While steaming the zucchini, prepare 1 ripe tomato. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a cross into the skin of each tomato at its base. Plunge them into boiling water for 1 minute. Transfer to cold water. Peel, deseed and roughly chop.
- Remove the simmering basket. Discard the liquid and return mixing bowl to base. Add the tomato and butter. Sauté for 7 minutes, 100°C, speed 1, MC off.
- Add the steamed zucchini. Chop for 30 seconds, speed 7, MC on, making sure to increase the speed gradually to avoid the vegetables immediately sticking to the sides of the mixing bowl. See Note 2 on consistency.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
References
[1] Solid Starts Inc. (n.d.). Tomato. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
[2] Healthline Media LLC. (2020). Can babies eat tomatoes? Retrieved 20 April 2026.
One Response
This is a really mild but yummy tasting puree, great for introducing baby to tomatoes and zucchini. Also good for thinning out mashed veggies!