Red bean cubes with sweet fig
Red bean cubes with sweet fig A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean cubes with sweet fig (cube-shaped), beetroot and turmeric. SAFETY: COOK red beans WELL (toxic raw), PEEL FIG (skin hard for baby), LACTOSE check for yogurt.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Red bean cubes with sweet fig (cube-shaped), beetroot and turmeric. SAFETY: COOK red beans WELL (toxic raw), PEEL FIG (skin hard for baby), LACTOSE check for yogurt.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g red beansAlternative: salmon 🍽️ 80 g beetrootAlternative: paris mushrooms 🍽️ 50 g potatoAlternative: oat flakes 🍽️ 30 g beetrootAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g turmericAlternative: cardamom 🍽️ 50 piece 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 208 kcal
Protein 6 g
Carbs 8 g
Fat 6 g 1
CHECK NO LACTOSE INTOLERANCE (yogurt - if needed substitute) COOK red beans WELL (45-60 min - raw is toxic) Mash the cooked red beans PEEL beetroot (CRITICAL - skin is hard for baby) Cut the beetroot into small cubes Cook the potato as directed (15-20 min)
PEEL the fig (CRITICAL - skin hard for baby)
Cut the fig into small pieces
Check the yogurt freshness
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot CRITICAL: raw red beans are TOXIC CRITICAL: beetroot skin is hard for baby CRITICAL: fig skin is hard for baby Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Always check yogurt freshness Always check fig ripeness Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm) CRITICAL: ALWAYS cook red beans WELL CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove beetroot skin CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel fig Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked potato in a large bowl Add the mashed red beans and beetroot cubes Add the fig pieces Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and turmeric 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: 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 beetroot skin removed 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 turmeric sauce: yogurt + pinch turmeric + 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 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 lactose intolerance + no beetroot skin + no fig skin Prepare a fresh small fig piece garnish Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate Add small fig pieces around Serve the turmeric 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 lactose + beetroot skin + fig skin Always serve beetroot peeled Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times Never serve fig skin Serve warm: flavors are more developed Fig adds natural 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 
