Red bean and cherry triangles with cardamom (nut-free)

Name: Red bean and cherry triangles with cardamom (nut-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g red beans; 80 g broccoli; 50 g sweet potato; 30 g cherries; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g cardamom; 1 piece silken tofu

A nut-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with red beans and cherries. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed nut-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook

Ingredients

60 gred beansAlternative: quinoa
80 gbroccoliAlternative: beetroot
50 gsweet potatoAlternative: chickpea flour
30 gcherriesAlternative: plum
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gcardamomAlternative: vanilla
1 piecesilken tofuAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (red bean cherry triangles)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Nut-Free label
Cook the red beans in water (30 min) until tender
Cut the broccoli into regular 1.5 cm florets
Cook the sweet potato in water (15 min) until tender
Pit the cherries and cut into small pieces (very soft)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave tough broccoli stems
Do not forget to remove cherry pits
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
⚠️ NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden nuts

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: beans should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove nut-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. spice mixes sometimes contain nut traces)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Mash the cooked red beans in a large bowl
Add the broccoli mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked sweet potato and diced cherries
Add the binder (silken tofu)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the cardamom
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the triangles with oiled hands
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (baked)

17 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil a baking sheet
Arrange the triangles leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when triangles are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh cherry garnish
Arrange the warm triangles on baby's plate
Add small cherry pieces around (pitted)
Show how to pick up the triangles
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup