Mung Bean & Apple

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried mung beans
• 1 cup water
• 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 tablespoons water (for apple)

Method

1. 01

   Rinse 1/4 cup mung beans and simmer in 1 cup of water for 20-25 minutes until very soft.

2. 02

   While beans cook, peel, core, and dice 1 small apple. Simmer in 2 tablespoons of water for 8-10 minutes until soft.

3. 03

   Combine the cooked mung beans and apple in a blender.

4. 04

   Blend until smooth, adding water or apple cooking liquid as needed. The apple adds bright sweetness to the earthy mung beans.

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth, subtly sweet puree. A nutritious and gently flavoured combination babies tend to enjoy.

Storage

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

Nutrition note

Rich in fiber for healthy digestion, vitamin C for immune support, and various antioxidants.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer