White bean and cucumber parsley-style (soy-free)

Name: White bean and cucumber parsley-style (soy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g white beans; 80 g cucumber; 50 g brown rice; 30 g raspberries; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g parsley; 1 piece apple compote (50g)

A soy-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with white beans and cucumber. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed soy-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy

Ingredients

60 gwhite beansAlternative: green lentils
80 gcucumberAlternative: cherry tomato
50 gbrown riceAlternative: polenta
30 graspberriesAlternative: apple
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gparsleyAlternative: coriander
1 pieceapple compote (50g)Alternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (white bean cucumber parsley)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Soy-Free label
Cook the white beans in unsalted water until very tender (or use canned beans)
Peel and dice the cucumber into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the brown rice in unsalted water (al dente)
Wash the raspberries carefully (cut in half if large)
Wash and finely chop the parsley
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave tough cucumber skin
Do not give whole raspberries to under 24 months
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden soy

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: cucumber should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove soy-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. canned beans sometimes have soy additives)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Mash the cooked beans in a large bowl
Add the cucumber mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked brown rice and halved raspberries
Add the binder (apple compote)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the parsley
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the pieces with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (baked)

18 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil a baking sheet
Arrange the pieces leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 16 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when pieces are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh raspberry garnish
Arrange the warm pieces on baby's plate
Add small raspberry pieces around
Show how to pick up the pieces
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup