🍲 Enerji & Demir · Anne

Olive-Oil Borlotti Bean Pilaki — An Iron- and Plant-Protein-Rich Satisfying Meal for the Breastfeeding Mother

Cooked borlotti beans simmered with carrot and tomato in olive oil, this pilaki is a satisfying, practical meal rich in iron, plant protein and fiber for breastfeeding mothers. It is served warm or at room temperature and keeps well when made ahead.

Ingredients

• • 2 cups Cooked borlotti beans
• • 1 (small, finely chopped) Onion
• • 1 (small, diced) Carrot
• • 1 Grated tomato
• • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• • 1 cup Hot water
• • a few sprigs Fresh parsley
• • 1/2 (for serving) Lemon
• • to taste (optional) Salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a wide pot; sauté the finely chopped onion with a measured pinch of salt over low heat until soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add the diced carrot and sauté for a few more minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the grated tomato and cook until its liquid evaporates and it becomes fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the cooked borlotti beans and pour in the hot water; cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes until the flavors come together.

5. 5

   Add black pepper, take it off the heat and let it cool slightly. Pilaki tastes best warm or at room temperature.

6. 6

   When serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley and add a lemon wedge on the side; the vitamin C in lemon may support the absorption of plant-based iron.

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.