Easy BLW Quesadilla Veggie Recipe From 6 Months Old
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Bean Quesadilla
A blw bean quesadilla is an excellent recipe for babies from 6 months old because it combines easy-to-digest ingredients that provide essential nutrients, and a great recipe for a quick meal.
Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fibre, which support healthy growth and digestion.
The soft texture of a quesadilla, made with mild cheese and a lightly toasted tortilla, makes it easy for babies to handle and chew, especially as they develop their motor skills.
This dish can be customised with gentle seasonings and vegetables, allowing parents to introduce a variety of flavours while ensuring the meal remains nutritious and suitable for little palates.
Benefits of using canned beans in baby led weaning
Canned beans are an excellent ingredient for baby led weaning from 6 months of age onwards due to their convenience, nutritional value, and ease of preparation.
They provide a rich source of plant-based protein, fibre, iron, and essential vitamins, supporting healthy growth and digestion.
Using canned beans saves time as they are pre-cooked and soft, making them a safe and manageable food texture for babies learning to self-feed.
To incorporate canned beans into your baby’s diet, try simple recipes like mashed black beans with avocado for a creamy dip, or baked cannellini beans with mild herbs as finger-friendly snacks.
Another idea is a warm stew combining red kidney beans, sweet potato, and mild spices, all cooked until tender and easy to grasp.
These dishes offer variety while introducing babies to different flavours and textures safely.
Ingredient information
Black beans - I have used black beans as these are great as a plant based or vegetarian protein for baby and toddler for this perfect finger food.
Cumin and Coriander - I have used ground cumin and coriander which are lovely mild spices for baby for baby led weaning.
Garlic - I have used garlic granules/garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. You can use a fresh grated garlic clove instead.
Mozzarella - I have used a mozzarella cheese for the recipe as it is a mild cheese for baby. You can use a cheddar cheese instead if you like.
Soft flour tortillas - Soft tortillas are great for baby led weaning and a great main ingredient for this quesadilla recipe. They can be used in so many different recipes such as a lasagne recipe or a a nacho recipe.
Serving suggestion
The great thing is the quesadillas can be eaten on their own as a complete easy meal and tasty lunch, or they can be served with other items to make a more substantial meal if needed.
Broccoli florets are a great addition to the meal along with some cucumber and pepper batons for dipping.
You can serve the bean quesadillas with a little shredded cooked chicken and mashed avocado bread or add it into the quesadilla and make chicken quesadillas.
For a sweet treat you could try serving a mango pot, strawberry dessert or a cheesecake!
Storage instructions
The cheese quesadillas can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
They can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
If you are wanting to heat them up from frozen, make sure they are fully thawed by leaving in the fridge overnight in an airtight container.
They can be reheated in the oven on 180C or 350F for 7-10 minutes (top with more cheddar cheese for extra ooziness!).
Equipment used to help with this recipe
Airtight container - I much prefer the click-shut lids on these containers compared to others. They are also dishwasher and freezer safe and BPA free, so very suitable for food use.
Saucepan - So many pan sets out there but I particularly like to use pans with a non-stick surface for ease of cleaning and ones that are suitable for different types of hob surface.
Frying pan - I love the non-stick surface of this particular frying pan and it’s suitable for all types of hob.
Recipe | Easy BLW Quesadilla Veggie Recipe From 6 Months Old
Easy BLW Quesadilla Veggie Recipe From 6 Months Old
This is a great quick lunch or dinner idea perfect for baby and and toddler. The recipe is very easy to make vegan and dairy free.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start by adding the black beans to a medium saucepan, along with the cumin, coriander and garlic granules.
- Mix the beans and turn on the heat to a medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or so.
- Add in 100ml of hot water and cook for a further 10 minutes or so.
- Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the beans until you have a thick mashed bean consistency.
- Next take your tortilla and spread half the mashed bean mixture onto one side of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle the beans with half of the cheese and fold over the other side of the tortilla and press down.
- Take a large frying pan and turn onto a medium heat. Place the tortilla onto the frying pan and cook on a high heat for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat using the other tortilla or you can freeze the black bean mixture.
Notes
If you wanted to use other canned beans for the recipe, cannellini beans, pinto beans or kidney beans would be a great option for the recipe.
You can try using a dairy free grated cheese to make the recipe dairy free and vegan.
Hope you and your whole family enjoy!
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