2-4tablespoonswater or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock(optional)
⅛teaspooncumin, oregano, or chili powder(optional)
Instructions
To make black bean puree:
Add the beans to a blender. Blend, adding 1 tablespoon water (or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock) at a time to reach the desired consistency. I usually add 1/4 cup.
To serve black beans BLW Style:
Add optional seasoning as desired. Mash beans onto a lightly toasted stick of toast or spoon so they can self-feed.
To serve black beans as finger food:
Add optional seasoning as desired. Mash slightly and let baby self-feed.
Notes
You can store beans for baby in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Start with cooked beans from a can, carton, or that you've cooked from dry. If using canned or beans from a carton, drain and rinse them before using to freshen and remove salt.
To puree, blend with water or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock. Then, you can serve it as a Stage 1 baby food, or use it together with other purees as a Stage 2 or 3 baby food. It's particularly great mixed with Sweet Potato Baby Food and Avocado Puree.
To serve as a BLW food, mash beans onto a lightly toasted stick of toast or spoon so they can self-feed.
To serve as a finger food, mash slightly and let baby self-feed.