Your 6-month-old can eat lots of different vegetables, and green beans are one of them. They are packed with nutrients that will help your baby grow, like vitamin C, potassium and calcium. They also have fiber, which can be a big help if your little one is constipated.
How to make green bean purée step by step
- Wash the green beans, remove the strings along the sides and trim the ends. Cut them into pieces.
- Wash and peel the potatoes and the zucchini and cut them into large cubes. Remove the green part and the outer layer of the leek and cut it into pieces.
- Put everything in a saucepan and cover with water. Place it over the heat and, when it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- When the vegetables are tender, lift them out and put them in the blender jar. Blend well and add a little of the cooking liquid if you need a smoother texture.
- Spoon the purée onto a plate and add a drizzle of olive oil. Stir well and, once it’s lukewarm, you can offer it to your baby.
Tips and tricks
- You can use fresh or frozen green beans, but make sure they are tender.
- From 7 months you can add 1 oz of meat (beef, chicken or turkey) to the pot and blend it along with the vegetables. Another option is to add chopped hard-boiled egg and small pieces of cooked ham when serving the purée.
- To cook the vegetables, just add enough water to cover them. This way they keep more of their nutrients.
- Since 6-month-old babies still eat very little purée, you can freeze the leftovers in small jars.
