Green Beans, Arugula and Pears with Mint

By: Jennifer House MSc RD (Author) Marilyn Haugen (Author)

Green Beans, Arugula and Pears with Mint
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern
cuisine icon Course
Kids
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
15-30 min
cuisine icon Diet
Plant-Based, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Blender, Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Notes
["Variations","Stir in a pinch of turmeric in step 5 for an added boost of nutrients.","Before step 4, set aside a small portion of beans and/or pears and cut into small pieces. Continue with step 4. Serve pieces with purée for babies who are starting solids.","Nutrition Tip","Arugula has a strong, slightly peppery taste. Your baby may make a face at first, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t like the flavor — it’s just new! Keep on introducing tastes, even if they’ve been refused before."]
cuisine icon Keywords
15-30 min, 2 cups, blender, chopped fresh mint, contributed, cook 25 min, countertop blender, easy, green beans, ground cinnamon, instant pot, instant pot baby food, instant pot recipes, kids, lightly packed arugula, modern, pears, plant-based, prep 5 min, pressure cook, steamer basket, vegetarian

prep icon Prep Time
5 min
cook icon Cook Time
25 min

serving icon Servings
2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 lb green beans
  • 2 pears
  • 1 cup lightly packed arugula
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh mint
  • Steamer basket
  • Countertop blender
Instructions
  • Add 1 cup water to the inner pot and place the steamer basket in the pot. Arrange green beans and pears in the basket. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon. Arrange arugula on the top.
  • Close and lock the lid and turn the steam release handle to Sealing. Set your Instant Pot to Pressure Cook or Manual on High for 2 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is done, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. When the float valve drops down, remove the lid. The arugula should be wilted, and the pears and beans should be tender. (If more cooking time is needed for the pears or beans, transfer the arugula to the blender and continue pressure cooking on High for 1 minute.) Reserve liquid.
  • Transfer pears, beans, remaining cinnamon and mint to the blender. Cover and purée until smooth. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) reserved liquid. Cover and purée until smooth. Continue adding liquid, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until desired consistency.
  • Spoon a small amount into serving bowl. Test temperature before serving. Transfer remainder to ice cube trays.
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