Broccoli Apple White Bean Finger Foods
This Broccoli, Apple and White Beans baby food recipe can either be made into a stage 2 puree, served as finger foods for baby-led weaning, or even served to your toddler as an easy meal. Made with just 3 simple ingredients, the plant-based meal, is all made in one pot.
Nutritional Information
- The fiber found in broccoli promotes gut health and heart health.
- It helps support your immune system with the help of vitamin C.
- Broccoli is high in vitamin K, which is important in blood clotting.
- The antioxidants found in broccoli may help protect against certain types of cancers.
- Vitamin A and antioxidants found in broccoli promote eye health.
Broccoli Apple White Bean Finger Foods
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 large baby servings
Age: 6+ months
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1/3 cup canned white beans, rinsed
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Place all of the ingredients into a steamer basket, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until apples and broccoli can be easily pricked with a fork. Let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
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To serve as a finger food or Baby-Led Weaning - place on a plate and serve to baby. I like to gently smash the cooked beans so they are a little easier for your baby to grip.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Yield: 8 large baby-led weaning servings
Storage: Finger foods can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.