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Navy Bean & Apple

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

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

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.

Gallery

Navy Bean & Apple — photo 1
Navy Bean & Apple — photo 2

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.

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

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