This first and one ingredient puree is very nutritious.

Makes about 1 to 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound or 3 cups of fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • Water

Steps

  1. 1
    Add the green beans to a saucepan.
  2. 2
    Pour water into the saucepan so that it barely covers the beans.
  3. 3
    Boil the green beans and then turn the heat on low.
  4. 4
    Cover the saucepan with a lid and leave it to simmer for about 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5
    Use a strainer to drain the green beans from the water, but put some of the cooked/boiled water on the side.
  6. 6
    Use a blender or food processor to puree the green beans. Use the water you put on the side to get the consistency you want.
  7. 7
    Use the green bean puree within that same day or freeze it up to one month.

Things You'll Need

  • Food processor or blender
  • Saucepan
  • Strainer
  • Spoon

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Updated: May 6, 2021
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Categories: Baby Recipes