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6 months+ · Meal

Navy Bean & Zucchini

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

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked or canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • Water as needed

Method

  1. 01

    Wash and dice 1 medium zucchini (no need to peel). Steam or cook in a little water for 6-8 minutes until 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 zucchini with 1/2 cup cooked navy beans in a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth, adding the zucchini cooking water or fresh water to reach a silky, spoonable consistency.

Gallery

Navy Bean & Zucchini — photo 1
Navy Bean & Zucchini — photo 2

How to offer

Serve as a light, smooth green-tinted puree. The mild flavour of both ingredients makes this a great introductory meal.

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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