Name: Oven Roasted String Beans and Quinoa Baby Food
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1lb green beans, trimmed (or frozen works, too!); 2 tsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter; 4 mint leaves, chopped

Description

This baby-friendly mash combines roasted string beans, quinoa, and mint for a wholesome and flavorful meal that’s packed with protein and iron.

Ingredients

Units

1lb green beans, trimmed (or frozen works, too!)
2 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
4 mint leaves, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Toss green beans in olive oil.
Spread the beans on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
In a large bowl or food processor, combine the green beans, quinoa, almond or peanut butter, and mint leaves. Add 2 tbsp of water and mash or pulse until you get a desired consistency. Add more water (a tbsp at a time) if too thick.