Cannellini Bean & Pear

20 min

Cannellini Bean & Pear

Cannellini beans can be introduced from around 6 months, cooked until very soft and mashed. Like other beans they bring iron, protein and fibre, and their soft texture makes them an easy early food.

20 min1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked or canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel, core, and dice 1 ripe pear. Place in a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and simmer over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    If using canned cannellini beans, drain and rinse well. If using dried, soak overnight then simmer 60-75 minutes until tender; drain.

  3. 3

    Combine the softened pear with 1/2 cup cooked cannellini beans in a blender.

  4. 4

    Blend until completely smooth, adding water or pear cooking liquid as needed for a silky texture.

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