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Can babies eat kidney beans?
Kidney Beans can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook kidney beans for a baby
- Method
- Boiled or Canned
- Ready in
- 60 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth purée
How you cut and serve kidney beans changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare kidney beans, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Use canned (already cooked) and blend with a little liquid until smooth.
- 9 to 11 months
- Smooth purée — blend thoroughly, kidney beans are starchy and blend well.
- 12 to 17 months
- Mashed beans or mixed into soft dishes.
- 18 months and over
- Mashed or lightly crushed beans served with meals.
Is kidney beans an allergen?
Kidney Beans is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is kidney beans good for babies?
Kidney beans must be thoroughly cooked — raw or undercooked kidney beans contain phytohaemagglutinin which causes food poisoning. Canned kidney beans are safe and convenient. Rich in protein, iron, potassium, and fibre. Their smooth texture when blended makes them versatile for purées and dips.
- Protein
- Iron
- Potassium
- Folate
- Fiber
Storing kidney beans
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked kidney beans in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Cook, cool, and freeze in small portions
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.