BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Lima Bean & Pea

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

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked or canned lima beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen garden peas
  • 1/4 cup water

Method

  1. 01

    If using canned or frozen lima beans, drain and rinse (or thaw). If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 45-60 minutes until very soft; drain.

  2. 02

    Place 1/2 cup cooked lima beans and 1/4 cup fresh or frozen peas in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water.

  3. 03

    Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until peas are bright green and tender.

  4. 04

    Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add water as needed. Pass through a fine sieve to remove any tough skins.

Gallery

Lima Bean & Pea — photo 1
Lima Bean & Pea — photo 2

How to offer

Serve as a bright green smooth puree. Two legumes together offer excellent plant-based protein and iron.

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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