Navy Bean & Apple

Ingredients

• 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup cooked or canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons water

Method

1. 01

   Peel, core, and dice 1 small apple. Place in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until very soft.

2. 02

   If using canned navy beans, drain and rinse well. If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 60-75 minutes until tender; drain.

3. 03

   Combine the cooked apple with 1/2 cup cooked navy beans in a blender or food processor.

4. 04

   Blend until smooth, adding water or apple cooking liquid to achieve a creamy puree consistency.

How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature as a smooth puree. The apple adds natural sweetness to the mild navy beans.

Storage

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