Today we have a simple homemade baby food recipe for you using yummy ricotta cheese and cannellini beans! The result is a smooth and creamy dip or spread.
Try serving it…
- with bread sticks
- on toasted bagel pieces
- with cooked veggies as dippers (for young babies)
- with raw veggies (for older children)
- – or even as an unusual sandwich filling!
This recipe is 100% vegetarian.
Not sure about using ricotta cheese in your baby food recipes?
Then learn more here…
To make Ricotta Cheese and Bean Spread for Baby you will need…
4 oz (1/2 cup) cooked cannellini beans (if you are using canned beans, look for the salt-free variety – or use low sodium beans and rinse well)
2 oz (1/4 cup) ricotta cheese
pinch garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
Simply place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
Chill, then serve!
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Unfortunately, we find that ricotta doesn't freeze very well - it can be very watery/grainy on thawing. We didn't try it with this recipe - and it might be OK with a good stir once thawed - but personally, we'd prefer to make this particular recipe as needed. Hope this helps :)
Cecilia W
Tuesday 11th of September 2012
Hi Christine, this sandwich filling sounds yummy - can it be frozen? Then it could be made in advance, which would be really helpful.
Thanks!
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