Red bean and celery bites
Red bean and celery bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and celery bites with vanilla. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (couscous), remove celery strings (choking hazard), cut celery small enough.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean and celery bites with vanilla. SAFETY: watch out for gluten (couscous), remove celery strings (choking hazard), cut celery small enough.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g red beansAlternative: ricotta 🍽️ 80 g celeryAlternative: asparagus 🍽️ 50 g couscousAlternative: brown rice 🍽️ 30 g celeryAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g vanillaAlternative: cinnamon 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 202 kcal
Protein 7 g
Carbs 14 g
Fat 6 g 1
CHECK red bean freshness (or use pre-cooked beans, well drained) Mash the red beans lightly with a fork WASH celery thoroughly and REMOVE ALL STRINGS (choking hazard) Cut the celery into regular 1 cm cubes (smaller than usual because of fibers) Cook the couscous as directed (10 min)
Reserve the tender celery leaves (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 CRITICAL: never leave celery strings Celery fibers are very dangerous for baby Do not cut too large: choking hazard 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 (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO gluten allergy before serving ALWAYS remove celery strings (very dangerous) Cut celery finer than other vegetables Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked couscous and celery cubes in a large bowl Add the mashed red beans and chopped celery leaves, mix gently Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and vanilla Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of couscous 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 yogurt 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 vanilla sauce: yogurt + pinch vanilla + 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 very mild vanilla dose Check cooking: golden brown outside, couscous cooked 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 celery leaf garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small celery leaf pieces around Serve the vanilla 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 celery leaves finely chopped Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve couscous to gluten-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Celery leaves add 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 
