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Recipe Ideas
Tips for Preparing Pureed
Foods with RESOURCE®
THICKENUP®
Pureeing Tips
RESOURCE® THICKENUP®:
BEEF | BREAD | BREAKFAST | DESSERT | ENTREES | FRUIT | PORK | POULTRY | SALAD
SANDWICH | SAUCES | SEAFOOD | SOUPS | STARCH | VEGETABLE | VEGETARIAN
Canned Fruit
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 cup *Canned fruit, drained (reserve liquid)
1/4 cup Reserved Liquid or Water
3 Tbsp. THICKENUP®
*Suggested canned fruits: peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, pineapple, apricots and cherres.
Either heavy syrup or juice-packed fruits may be used. Make sure that all seeds/pits have been removed.
Preparation:
1. Place fruit and liquid into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Fresh Banana
Makes 1 serving.
Ingredients:
1 medium Fresh Banana, peeled and sliced
1 Tbsp. Orange Juice
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®
Preparation:
1. Place banana and juice into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Fresh Melon
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 cup Fresh Melon, seeded, cut into chunks
3 Tbsp. THICKENUP®
Preparation:
1. Place melon into blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
Fresh Strawberries
Makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1 cup Fresh Strawberries, hulled
2 Tbsp. Sugar or Artificial Sweetner
2 Tbsp. THICKENUP®
Preparation:
1. Place strawberries and sugar into blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour into a bowl or container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/4 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.
Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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