Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the green beans to a steamer basket set in a pot with 4 inches of water. Set pot over medium heat and when the water starts to steam, cover pot.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the green beans are tender when poked with a fork. Let cool slightly.
- Serve one at a time, baby-led weaning style. (Optionally, toss in a little olive oil before serving.)
- Or, to make a puree, transfer to a blender with the olive oil. Blend smooth, adding ½-¾ cup water or no-salt-added broth at a time to make a smooth puree.
Notes
- Storage: Store the puree in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Or freeze in an ice cube tray overnight, transfer to a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can, and freeze for up to 6 months.
- Thawing: Thaw 1-2 cubes overnight in the fridge in a container or at room temperature for about an hour.
- Variation: Mix with equal parts apple puree, sweet potato puree, pear puree, avocado puree, chicken puree, or another favorite puree.
- Frozen Beans: Use frozen green beans in place of fresh and reduce the cooking time by 2 minutes or so.
- Liquid Options: Use water, no-salt-added broth of any type, breastmilk, or formula as the liquid when blending the puree.