Store bought baked beans usually contain added sugar and high levels of sodium, not to mention other fillers which take away from what can be a very nutritious meal and a great source of plant based protein and iron. Using our Nourishing Bubs Starter Pack, I show how you can really use the tomato base as a vehicle for loading up the vegetable content which not only boosts the nutritional value of this meal but also makes them taste super delicious. Any opportunity to add in some more veggies to a meal is a win as far as I am concerned. As always, it is important to ensure the end product is suitable for your baby's developmental stage in terms of texture. The tomato sauce is super versatile and you can always stop before adding the cannellini beans and use it as a pasta sauce, a dipping sauce or combine it with minced meats, other beans, pour over eggplant / schnitzel for a delicious Parmy!
The Cannellini Beans however are one of the best plant based sources of Iron so if you do want to keep this dish strictly plant based, it still packs a great dose of iron which is so important, particularly for growing bodies and brains!
