Beef Green Bean Lentil Veggie Cubes
These Beef Green Bean Lentil Veggie Cubes provide a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for babies aged 12-18 months. Packed with protein from beef and lentils, as well as vitamins from green beans and carrots, this recipe supports healthy growth and development while offering a variety of textures for your little one to explore.
📝 Editor's Note
Introduce these cubes as a nutritious finger food or mash them for younger babies. You can also substitute the beef with chicken or turkey for variety.
🥕 Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
👨🍳 Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced carrot, chopped green beans, and lentils.
- Pour in the beef broth and add dried thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all ingredients are tender.
- Let cool slightly and then pour the mixture into an ice cube tray for easy storage.
🍴 Serving Suggestion
💡 Tips & Tricks
Store any leftover cubes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Adjust the texture by mashing or blending depending on your baby's chewing ability.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
This content has been prepared and updated by the Miny Memos Editorial Team.
⚕️ This content is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
