Iron-rich mince & beans
My go-to iron-rich batch cook for babies. Beef mince and kidney beans bring the iron and protein, mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach are hidden in, and the vitamin C in the tomatoes helps your baby absorb the iron.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 14 April 2026
Recipe
Iron-rich mince & beans
- Stage
- Textured
- Suitable from
- 6 months+
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1In a pan fry mince until cooked through, add kidney beans slightly blended, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and coriander.
- 2Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Julia's notes
Just started solids? Blend it smooth once cooked.
Freezer friendly: a great one for batch cooking.
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