Tuscan White Beans
April 25, 2008
This dish reminds me of something you would have on a cool night in Tuscany. Cannelini beans, also known as white beans have a smooth texture and a nutty flavor. Combined with the brown rice, you have a complete protein. I've been making the adult version of this dish for years. When you make this for babies it becomes a creamy puree that -- I've found -- they can't stop eating. This is one of those dishes that I crave when I think about it. This baby version of it is so quick, inexpensive and easy. Whether I soak my own beans or open a can of organic ones, I always put aside a few for Kenya to pick up and feed himself. Since they're nice and mushy, it's easy for babies, even with few teeth, to munch on.
We used these to make this recipe:
Tuscan White Beans (10 Baby Servings)
- Prep Time:3 minutes, (PT3M)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes, (PT10M)
- Total Time: 15 minutes, (PT15M)
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale or greens of your choice
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1/8 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup cooked white beans
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
Preparation
- 1. Place the kale in a steamer pot over boiling water and cook for 4 minutes.
- 2. Add the garlic and onion and continue cooking for 6 more minutes.
- 3. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- 4. Cool and serve.
- To Freeze: Place in Baby Cubes and freeze for up to 3 months.
Lora D.
December 22, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Jennifer
August 2, 2011 at 10:13 am
Carol Whitener
February 21, 2010 at 5:11 pm