Buttery Green Bean Soft Sticks

Steps

1. 01

   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.

2. 02

   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.

3. 03

   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.