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Turkey & Green Bean

Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written

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

Ingredients

  • 80g ground turkey
  • 80g fresh or frozen green beans
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Trim the ends off green beans and chop into smaller pieces.

  2. 02

    Steam green beans for 8–10 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

    Cook ground turkey in a pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fully cooked through.

  4. 04

    Allow both to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Combine turkey and green beans in a blender with 3–4 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.

Gallery

Turkey & Green Bean — photo 1
Turkey & Green Bean — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Green beans have a mild flavour and smooth texture when blended that pairs well with turkey.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition note

Excellent source of protein and B vitamins, especially B6 and B12. Contains selenium, zinc, and tryptophan.

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

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