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6 months+Meal

Potato & Green Bean Blend

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

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

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed

Method

  1. 01

    Peel 1 medium potato and cut into 1-inch cubes. Trim the ends from 1 cup of green beans and cut into 1-inch pieces.

  2. 02

    Place potato cubes in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for 6 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add the green bean pieces and continue steaming for another 8-10 minutes until both are completely tender.

  4. 04

    Transfer vegetables to a blender with 3-4 tablespoons of the steaming liquid.

  5. 05

    Blend on high until very smooth and creamy, adding extra liquid to reach your desired consistency.

Gallery

Potato & Green Bean Blend — photo 1
Potato & Green Bean Blend — photo 2

How to offer

Offer on a preloaded spoon. The creamy potato base makes this an easy puree for babies to swallow.

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

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in antioxidants, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. as well as vitamins B, C, E, and A. With critical minerals like folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, potatoes are a nutritional foods for growing infants. Potatoes also contain crucial minerals for brain growth, more B vitamins, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and other B vitamins. Potato starch aids in the growth of good gut bacteria that sustain a baby's body.

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

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