This Lima bean puree is a super easy puree to make that’s a plant based iron meal. With thanks to the raspberry chia jam it has an extra boost of iron and zinc alongside omega 3 fats. This is an ideal one meal a day meal for your baby from 6 months.

This recipe is from my starting solids e-cookbook – Nourished & nurtured.

Lima bean puree with cinnamon and raspberry chia jam

Mum Bub Nutrition

DF | GF | EF

This is an ideal one meal a day meal for your baby from 6 months.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Main Course, one meal a day baby

Servings 2

Equipment

• 1 small saucepan
• 1 Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  

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• 1 tin Lima beans, drained
• 1 small pear, peeled and chopped
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or melted butter
• 1/4 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Hemp or chia seeds for garnish
• 1 cup frozen or fresh raspberries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

 

• In a small saucepan over a medium heat add the Lima beans and pear. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in another small saucepan over low heat, add the raspberries, chia seeds and water.
• Let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until the berries are soft and the mixture resembles jam.
• Remove the Lima bean mixture from heat and pour into a blender or food processor. Add the oil or butter and cinnamon then blend until smooth.
• Spoon the Lima bean mixture into your baby's bowl and place a dollop of the chia jam on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Age appropriate: From 6 months or when your baby starts solids. This recipe does not contain any allergen foods if you opt for using olive oil instead of butter. 

Keyword 6 months, one meal a day baby, Puree

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