Pour 1 bag of frozen in the pod Edamame (Soybeans) in sauce pan and cover with waterBring to boil and cook 3 minutes
Strain pods and allow to cool to the touch
Remove beans by squeezing the sides of the pod to open
Pour into blender or food processor with 2 ounces of breast milk or formula
Puree adding 2 ounces of breast milk or formula at a time as needed until blended to a baby food consistency * If it becomes too thin, add rice cereal to thicken*
Pour into ice cube trays * Tap traps on counter to get air bubbles out *
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze
Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out * Running cold water under trays to loosen food helps*
Put food cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer *Don't forget to label bags and date*
To serve put 4 cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat additional 30 seconds until food is lukewarm
*Some babies may not like the texture of blended soybeans as it can be a little thick and grainy but you can sneak it in by blending it with other food*
4 Cubes equals 1 serving
Makes 4 servings
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