Green beans
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Cook until very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Cook soft and finely chop, or offer a soft whole bean to hold.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked beans cut into small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 114 kJ
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Iron: 0.63 mg
- Calcium: 41 mg
- Zinc: 0.25 mg
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.