Alright, let’s talk ’bout them easy squeeze pouch recipes beans, you know, for the little ones. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, just an old woman who knows a thing or two ‘bout gettin’ food in bellies.
Now, these squeeze pouches, they’re all the rage, ain’t they? Folks usin’ ‘em for everything. And why not? Easy to use, easy to clean, and the young’uns, they seem to like ‘em. But them store-bought ones, they cost a pretty penny. So, I say, make your own! Especially with beans. Beans are good for ya, fill ya up, and they don’t cost much.
First thing you gotta do is cook them beans. Any kind will do, really. I like pinto beans, but you can use black beans, kidney beans, even them little white navy beans. Just make sure they’re cooked good and soft. I usually soak ‘em overnight, then boil ‘em on the stove ‘til they’re mushy. You can use a slow cooker too, if you got one. Just dump ‘em in with some water and let it cook all day. Makes ‘em real tender.
- Important: Make sure them beans are cooked real good, ain’t nobody want no hard beans in their squeeze pouch.
- Another thing: Don’t go addin’ too much salt. Babies don’t need all that salt, and it ain’t good for ‘em.
Once them beans are cooked, you gotta mash ‘em up. Now, you can use a fork, a potato masher, or even one of them fancy blenders. I just use a fork, works just fine. You wanna get ‘em real smooth, so they don’t clog up the pouch. If they’re too thick, add a little water, just a little bit at a time, ‘til it’s the right consistency. You want it like applesauce, not too thick, not too thin.
Now, here’s where you can get creative. You don’t just gotta have plain beans in that pouch. You can add other stuff too, make it tastier and healthier. I like to add sweet potatoes. Just bake ‘em or boil ‘em ‘til they’re soft, then mash ‘em up with the beans. Adds a little sweetness and some vitamins. You can also add carrots, squash, or even some fruit, like apples or pears. Just make sure whatever you add is cooked soft and mashed up good.
Here’s a few ideas for bean combos:
- Pinto beans and sweet potato
- Black beans and corn
- Kidney beans and rice (make sure the rice is cooked real good and mushy)
- White beans and peas
And don’t be afraid to add a little spice, not hot spice, mind you, but somethin’ to give it a little flavor. A pinch of cumin, some garlic powder, even a little bit of cinnamon can make a big difference. Just don’t overdo it. Remember, it’s for babies.
Once you got your bean mixture all ready, it’s time to fill them pouches. Now, I ain’t got one of them fancy fillin’ stations, I just use a spoon. It’s a little messy, but it works. Just spoon the mixture into the pouch, careful not to overfill it. Leave a little room at the top so you can seal it up good. Then, zip it up tight and you’re done. You got yourself some homemade squeeze pouch beans.
A word of caution: Them pouches, they let the little ones suck the food down real fast. Make sure they’re gettin’ some practice eatin’ regular food too, with spoons and forks. They gotta learn to chew and swallow proper, you know?
And that’s all there is to it. It ain’t rocket science. Just good, simple food for your little ones. It’s cheaper than buyin’ them store-bought pouches, and you know exactly what’s in it. No funny business, just good ol’ beans and whatever else you wanna throw in there. Now go on and make some. Your young’uns will thank ya for it, and your wallet will too.
One last thing: Always wash them pouches good before you use ‘em again. Ain’t nobody want no old, nasty food stuck in there. And if the pouch gets ripped or torn, throw it away. Don’t try to reuse it. Safety first, you know?
So there you have it, easy squeeze pouch recipes with beans, made simple for everyone, even an old woman like me can do it.
Post Comment