Red bean and chard bites
Red bean and chard bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and chard bites with chervil. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (wheat flour), wash chard thoroughly, remove tough chard stems.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and chard bites with chervil. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (wheat flour), wash chard thoroughly, remove tough chard stems.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g red beansAlternative: cod 🍽️ 80 g chardAlternative: button mushrooms 🍽️ 50 g wheat flourAlternative: chia 🥝 30 g kiwiAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g chervilAlternative: chives 🍽️ 50 piece eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 149 kcal
Protein 6 g
Carbs 22 g
Fat 9 g 1
CHECK red bean freshness (or use pre-cooked beans, well drained) Mash the red beans lightly with a fork WASH CHARD THOROUGHLY (sand between leaves) Cut the chard (leaves and tender stems only) into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the wheat flour as a porridge (5 min)
Peel the kiwi and cut into small cubes (vitamin C)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if baby is gluten-allergic Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always wash chard (sand can be dangerous) Always remove tough chard stems Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never use pre-cooked beans with added salt Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO gluten allergy before serving Always wash chard thoroughly (sand is dangerous) Always remove tough chard stems Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked wheat flour porridge and chard in a large bowl Add the mashed red beans and kiwi cubes, mix gently Add the beaten egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and chervil Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of wheat flour Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: red beans break Do not add too much flour: bites become too dense Do not forget to make bites compact: otherwise they crumble Do not make bites too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the bites Always check egg freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the bites won't stick Make small round bites for finger food Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger bites 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the bites leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the chervil sauce: yogurt + chervil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the bites when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: bites become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always use mild chervil dose Check cooking: golden brown outside For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO gluten allergy before serving Prepare a fresh kiwi cube garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small kiwi pieces around Serve the chervil sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the bites Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - gluten) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for gluten allergy before serving Always serve kiwi peeled Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve wheat to gluten-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Kiwi adds color and vitamin C For 12-18 months: cut bites in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
