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6 months+ · Meal

Mung Bean & Carrot

Mung Bean & Carrot — 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

  • 1/4 cup dried mung beans
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse 1/4 cup mung beans and peel and dice 1 medium carrot.

  2. 02

    Combine mung beans, carrot, and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  3. 03

    Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until both the mung beans and carrot are very soft.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth, adding water as needed. The carrot adds natural sweetness and beautiful orange colour.

Gallery

Mung Bean & Carrot — photo 1
Mung Bean & Carrot — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth orange-hued puree. A gentle, easy-to-digest combination perfect for early eaters.

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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