Mixed bean hot potato
An interesting yet simple dinner to make for your baby. Mixed beans and vegetables cooked with a little bit of spice, and served with baked potato. You could even make it for the whole family to enjoy together.
Age: 7 to 9 months
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Portions: 4 (approx)
Ingredients
- 1/4 small onion, peeled
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 small wedge aubergine
- 1 small wedge courgette
- 1 small wedge red pepper, deseeded
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp (or pinch) mild chilli powder
- 1/2 tbsp plain flour
- 1/2 tsp tomato purée
- 50g canned chopped tomatoes
- 100g (approx 6 tbsp) mixed beans, no added sugar or salt, drained
- Pinch dried mixed herbs
- 25g frozen sweetcorn
- 100ml water
- 1 small baking potato (1/3 to serve)
Method
Chop the onion, garlic, aubergine, courgette and pepper.
Heat oil in pan, then add the onions and garlic and cook until softened (1 minute).
Add remaining vegetables and cook for a further 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the chilli powder and plain flour and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, beans, herbs and sweetcorn.
Cover and cook on a low heat until thickened and the vegetables are cooked (10 to 15 minutes). Add a little water if the mixture starts to stick to the pan.
Prick the potato a few times with a fork, place on a plate and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Turn over and microwave for a further 5 minutes until soft. Carefully cut open once cooled a little.
Blend or mash 1/4 of the cooked chilli with 1/3 of the cooked potato until it is smooth with soft lumps. Serve in a bowl with a spoon.
Place the remaining 3 portions of chilli in secure containers and freeze for other days. Have the leftover potato as part of your own dinner, or put in the fridge and offer as a snack the next day.
Weaning tip
Give your baby sips of water with their meals - rather than sweet drinks which can cause tooth decay.
