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Creamy Cauliflower and White Bean Puree with Mild Garlic
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min
By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 9, 2026 | Updated Oct 4, 2026
International
30 mins
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Steam cauliflower until tender, then blend it with cooked white beans, garlic and olive oil. Add the listed liquid gradually to adjust the texture. Serve as a spoonable puree or dip, not as a standalone finger food.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
International
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup cooked white beans
- 1 small clove mild garlic
- 1/2 cup water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened plant-based milk
Instructions
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Steam cauliflower florets over boiling water or in a steamer basket for 10-12 minutes until very tender and easily pierced with a fork, ensuring soft texture suitable for toddlers.
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Place cooked white beans and mild garlic into a blender or food processor.
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Add steamed cauliflower and 1/2 cup of the steaming water or low-sodium vegetable broth to the blender.
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Blend ingredients until very smooth and creamy. Add olive oil during blending to increase richness and provide healthy fats.
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If the puree is too thick for your toddler, gradually add unsweetened plant-based milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach a soft, smooth consistency ideal for spoon-feeding or dipping finger foods.
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Taste and check temperature before serving. Adjust texture if needed by adding more liquid to achieve toddler-friendly consistency.
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Serve slightly warmed or at room temperature as a nutritious puree for spoon-feeding or as a soft, finger-food-friendly dip alongside small, soft pieces of vegetables or bread.
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Cool promptly in small portions and refrigerate within 1–2 hours. Use within 2 days. Reheat only once until steaming throughout, then cool to a suitable serving temperature. Discard food left on the child’s plate.
Preparation and timing notes
Use fully cooked beans. Water is an alternative to broth; low-sodium broth is not sodium-free. Check the chosen plant milk for ingredients and allergens. Add it one tablespoon at a time only if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I know before starting?
- Use fully cooked beans. Water is an alternative to broth; low-sodium broth is not sodium-free. Check the chosen plant milk for ingredients and allergens. Add it one tablespoon at a time only if needed.
- Can I freely substitute ingredients?
- Follow the listed quantities and preparation. Substitutions can change texture and timing; only the options explicitly described in this recipe are suggested, without a claim of kitchen testing.
Ingredient choices
Use the ingredients and quantities listed. Check packaged ingredients and any plant milk for allergens. No universal allergy substitute or equivalent formula is established by this recipe.
Storage
Cool promptly in small portions and refrigerate within 1–2 hours. Use within 2 days. Reheat only once until steaming throughout, then cool to a suitable serving temperature. Discard food left on the child’s plate.
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