BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Edamame & Pear

Edamame & Pear — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons water

Method

  1. 01

    Cook 1/2 cup shelled edamame in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and remove any shells.

  2. 02

    Peel, core, and dice 1 ripe pear. Simmer in 2 tablespoons of water for 5-6 minutes until soft (or use as-is if very ripe).

  3. 03

    Combine the cooked edamame and pear in a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve a creamy, easily spoonable consistency.

Gallery

Edamame & Pear — photo 1
Edamame & Pear — photo 2

How to offer

Serve as a smooth green-hued puree. Introduce as a soy allergen. The pear's gentle sweetness makes the edamame very appealing.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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