BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Seitan & Green Bean

Seitan & Green Bean — 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

Ingredients

  • 50g plain unflavoured seitan
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • Water as needed

Method

  1. 01

    Use 50g of plain, unflavoured seitan. Slice into small pieces and steam or simmer in water for 8-10 minutes until soft.

  2. 02

    Trim and chop 1 cup of fresh or frozen green beans. Steam or boil for 6-8 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Combine the cooked seitan and green beans in a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend with enough water to create a smooth puree. Add extra liquid as needed for the desired consistency.

Gallery

Seitan & Green Bean — photo 1
Seitan & Green Bean — photo 2

How to offer

Serve as a smooth puree. Note: Seitan contains gluten — introduce as an allergen. Not suitable for babies with gluten or wheat sensitivity.

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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