Egg yolk and green bean bites A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Egg yolk and green bean bites with cilantro. SAFETY: watch out for egg allergy (egg yolk AND whole egg), cut green beans lengthwise (choking hazard).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Egg yolk and green bean bites with cilantro. SAFETY: watch out for egg allergy (egg yolk AND whole egg), cut green beans lengthwise (choking hazard).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g egg yolkAlternative: hake 🍽️ 80 g green beansAlternative: cherry tomato 🍽️ 50 g oat flakesAlternative: wheat flour 🍽️ 30 g green beansAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cilantroAlternative: oregano 🍽️ 50 g eggAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 190 kcal
Protein 10 g
Carbs 14 g
Fat 8 g 1
CHECK egg freshness and separate the yolk from the white Beat the egg yolk well with a fork WASH green beans thoroughly Cut green beans LENGTHWISE into thin strips (CRITICAL - whole beans are choking hazard) Cook the oat flakes as porridge (8 min) Egg yolk and green bean bites
Reserve the tender green bean tips (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 egg-allergic CRITICAL: never serve whole green beans Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always cook green beans well Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never use raw egg (salmonella risk) Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner strips CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving (yolk AND whole egg) ALWAYS cut green beans lengthwise Never serve whole green beans Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked oat porridge and green bean strips in a large bowl Add the beaten egg yolk and chopped bean tips, mix gently Add the beaten whole egg as binder Pour in the olive oil and cilantro Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the bites with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each bite with a thin layer of oat flakes 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: egg yolk breaks 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 14 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro sauce: yogurt + cilantro + 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 cilantro 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 egg allergy before serving Prepare a fresh green bean tip garnish Arrange the warm bites on baby's plate Add small green bean tip pieces around Serve the cilantro 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 - egg) 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 egg allergy before serving Always serve green bean tips cooked Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Green bean tips 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 
