Ingredients

• •4 cloves garlic
• •1 pound green bean
• •1/4 medium onion
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1 tablespoon soy sauce
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1.FOOD PREP: Trim green beans and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch). Slice garlic cloves thinly. Cut onion into thin slices.
2. 2.Bring a pot of water to boil. Add salt and green beans. Cook for 7 minutes until tender but still bright green.
3. 3.Reserve 1/2 cup of the bean cooking water, then drain the green beans.
4. 4.Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. 5.Add the cooked green beans to the pan. Pour in the reserved bean cooking water and add soy sauce.
6. 6.Add sliced onions and keep stirring constantly until the water has completely evaporated and beans are well-coated with the sauce.
7. 7.SERVING: Drizzle with sesame oil and toss once more. Let cool slightly before serving to toddlers. Cut into smaller pieces if needed for younger toddlers.
8. 8.BATCH COOKING TIP: This recipe doubles or triples easily. Makes approximately 10 toddler portions. Store different batches in separate containers for easy meal planning.