🌴🫘 Dates & Beans Sauce (9+ months)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons soft-cooked black-eyed peas or cowpeas (no skins)

• 1–2 teaspoons Dr. Annie Dates Powder (or mashed soaked dates)

• 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion (optional)

• A drop of vegetable oil or unsalted butter (optional)

• A little water or baby broth to adjust consistency

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Beans:

   • Boil beans until very soft and skins are removed.

   • Mash or blend to a smooth paste.

2. Sweeten Naturally:

   • Stir in dates powder or mashed soaked dates.

   • Mix until well combined. Add water or broth for desired texture.

3. Optional Flavor Boost:

   • Lightly sauté onions in a drop of oil (if baby is ready for it).

   • Add to the bean and date mixture and simmer for 1–2 minutes.

4. Cool & Serve:

   • Allow sauce to cool slightly.

   • Serve warm alone, or as a topping for soft rice, mashed yam, or baby kenkey.

✅ Nutritional Benefits:

• Beans: Rich in iron, plant protein, and fiber

• Dates: Natural source of iron and energy

• Oil: Adds healthy fat for brain development