🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Olive-Oil Braised Green Beans — A Soft, Satisfying Main Dish for 2-Year-Olds
A gentle main dish of green beans, tender potato and tomato slowly simmered in olive oil. Finely chopped, cooked until very soft and kept mild, it makes a filling meal for 2-year-olds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh green beans (ends trimmed, finely chopped)
- 1 medium Potato (cut into small cubes)
- 1 medium Tomato (peeled and grated)
- 0.5 piece Onion (very finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Warm water
- 1 pinch Salt (a tiny amount, optional)
Directions
- 1
Trim the ends and any strings from the green beans, wash them, and chop finely into small, soft pieces suitable for a 2-year-old.
- 2
Peel and dice the potato into small cubes; chop the onion very finely; peel and grate the tomato.
- 3
Warm the olive oil in a pot and gently soften the onion over low heat without letting it brown.
- 4
Add the green beans and potato, stir for a few minutes, then add the grated tomato.
- 5
Pour in the warm water, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes until the beans and potato are soft enough to mash with a fork.
- 6
If you like, add a tiny amount of salt near the end (measured, for 2 years); take it off the heat and let it cool.
- 7
Before serving, make sure all the pieces are very soft and small; serve while your child is seated and supervised.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Green beans add a light, satisfying quality with fiber, folate and gentle plant nutrients. The potato offers slow-releasing energy to support the middle of the day, while the olive oil can help the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. The soft, small-pieced texture gives your little one room to gently explore self-feeding and chewing.
Maiyko's note
At the Maiyko kitchen we believe in simple, seasonal meals cooked with olive oil; by letting the ingredients' own flavor shine instead of spices, you can prepare a gentle plate for 2 years. Softening the beans and potato until they can be mashed with a fork and serving them in small pieces makes for a safe and enjoyable experience. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
120
kcal
3 g
protein
15 g
carbs
6 g
fat
4 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ 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.