These tender green bean soft sticks are blanched and lightly buttered, making them a perfect finger food for teething babies. Easy to hold and soft to chew, they provide a great way for little ones to explore new textures and flavors without needing teeth.
Easy to prepare
5 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
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Prep and Blanch Green Beans: Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. While the water heats up, trim the ends off the green beans. Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and blanch for about 5 minutes until they are bright green and just tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beans and transfer them to a mixing bowl filled with cold water to stop the cooking. Let them cool for 2 minutes, then drain using a colander.
Butter and Flavor Green Beans: In a small skillet, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of water to prevent the butter from browning. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and sauté them gently for 3-4 minutes until coated with butter and warmed through. Sprinkle with garlic powder if desired and toss to combine.
Serve: Transfer the buttered green beans to a serving plate. Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of fresh parsley for added color. Let cool to a safe temperature for the baby before serving.
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
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Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
16
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.