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6 months+ · Meal

Kidney Bean & Sweet Potato

Kidney Bean & Sweet Potato — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup cooked or canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Water or breast milk/formula as needed

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and cube 1 small sweet potato. Steam or boil for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.

  2. 02

    If using canned kidney beans, drain and rinse well. If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 60-90 minutes until very soft; drain.

  3. 03

    Combine 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans with the cooked sweet potato in a blender or food processor.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth, adding water or breast milk/formula as needed to achieve a creamy, spoonable consistency.

Gallery

Kidney Bean & Sweet Potato — photo 1
Kidney Bean & Sweet Potato — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth puree. The natural sweetness of sweet potato makes this a favourite first food.

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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