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Black Beans for Baby (Puree and BLW)

Learn how to serve black beans for baby—whether from a can or cooked from dry—with these easy ideas for BLW, puree, and finger foods.
Course Baby Food
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 57kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup black beans (fully cooked)
  • 2-4 tablespoons water or no-salt-added chicken or vegetable stock (optional)
  • teaspoon cumin, 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.
  • Try this easy Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Black Bean recipe to start with dry beans.
  • 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.
  • Add flavor from seasonings as you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg