Fava bean cubes with pineapple and chervil
Fava bean cubes with pineapple and chervil A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fava bean cubes with pineapple and chervil (cube-shaped), kale. SAFETY: PEEL FAVA BEANS (skin hard for baby), REMOVE KALE STEMS (fibrous), use RIPE PINEAPPLE (acidity).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Fava bean cubes with pineapple and chervil (cube-shaped), kale. SAFETY: PEEL FAVA BEANS (skin hard for baby), REMOVE KALE STEMS (fibrous), use RIPE PINEAPPLE (acidity).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g fava beansAlternative: hake 🍽️ 80 g kaleAlternative: asparagus 🍽️ 50 g oat flourAlternative: pita bread 🍽️ 30 g kaleAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g chervilAlternative: parsley 🍽️ 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 213 kcal
Protein 6 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 3 g 1
PEEL the fava beans (CRITICAL - skin is hard for baby) Cut the peeled fava beans into small pieces WASH kale and REMOVE ALL STEMS (CRITICAL - fibrous) Cut the kale leaves into small cubes PEEL the pineapple and REMOVE THE CORE (hard for baby)
Cut the pineapple into small cubes
Cook the oat flour as directed (10 min)
Check the yogurt freshness
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot CRITICAL: fava bean skin is hard for baby CRITICAL: kale stems are very fibrous CRITICAL: pineapple core is hard for baby Unripe pineapple is too acidic Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check yogurt freshness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel fava beans CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove kale stems CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel pineapple and remove core Use RIPE pineapple (less acidic) 2
Mix the cooked oat flour and kale cubes in a large bowl Add the peeled fava beans and pineapple cubes Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and chervil Mix with a wooden spoon Shape into cubes (3-4 cm per side) Press into the cubes gently 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: fava beans break Do not add too much flour: cubes become too dense Do not make cubes too big: max 4 cm Do not leave air in the cubes Always check yogurt freshness Always check pineapple ripeness 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 Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger cubes Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the cubes leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the chervil sauce: yogurt + pinch chervil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the cubes 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: cubes become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check cooking of fava beans 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 fava bean skins + no kale stems + no pineapple core Prepare a fresh small pineapple cube garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small pineapple cubes around Serve the chervil sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the cubes Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor any signs of discomfort 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 fava bean skins + kale stems + pineapple core Always serve ripe pineapple Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times Never serve fava bean skins Serve warm: flavors are more developed Pineapple adds tropical sweetness For 12-18 months: cut cubes in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of any reaction 
