Baby Food Recipes - Lovely Lentils

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Adding lentils to a baby puree provides a good source of protein and beta-carotene and also folate, fibre and vitamin C. Orange-fleshed sweet potato is an excellent source of beta-carotene and this lentil recipe makes a sweet, soft, smooth puree that appeals to young babies. This is a simple homemade and healthy lentils recipe for babies.

 

Lentils

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Ingredients

30g (1oz) butter
125g (4oz) leeks, finely sliced
30g (1oz) celery, chopped
30g (1oz) red pepper, cored, de-seeded and chopped
60g (2oz) red lentils
100g (4oz) 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
250g sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
15 fl oz vegetable stock or water

  

Method

Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the leeks for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the celery, red pepper and carrot and saute for 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, saute for one minute, then add the sweet potato and bay leaf and pour over the stock.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaf and blend to a puree.

 

Information

MAKES 6 PORTIONS
 

A vegetarian baby’s first taste of food are the same as for other babies – baby rice, fruit and vegetable purees etc…But from around seven months when proteins are being introduced, it differs. Instead of meat, give dairy foods, eggs and lentils. Lentils feature high up in the list of superfoods. They are an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc and potassium. Lentils contain quite a lot of fibre and can be indigestible so don’t give too many lentils to young babies.

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kwy
wrote on 6 Jun, 2010.

Suprisingly, my little one absolutely loved the rich flavour of the lentils and vegetables. I added a little minced meat to it while cooking for even more iron and protein. It is hard to believe people who say their little ones won't eat any vegetables, especially when 'hidden' in such a delicious way.

 
kwy
wrote on 27 May, 2010.

The ingredients may sound quite adventurous for little tastebuds, and the lentils quite powerful in flavour - but DS absolutely loves this dish.

 
kmw1127
wrote on 18 May, 2010.

Can you freeze this recipe?

 
trinity_sw
wrote on 31 Oct, 2011.

I would like to know this aswell. Also what age is this most suited for?

 
faerieface
wrote on 17 Nov, 2011.

I've frozen a batch of this and its fine (freeze in silicone muffin trays for good portion sizes) - obviously just make sure its thoroughly re-heated and cooled after defrosting before you give it to your little one. This is great as a puree for just weaned babies and now my 8 month old loves it mashed.

 
haniya
wrote on 8 May, 2010.

I have read Annabel Karmel recipe through the Internet its relay great please send me more recipe for my child which can make healthy and brine.

Thanks and regards

 
shim2brown
wrote on 19 Mar, 2010.

This was so yummy I had some for my dinner :-)

 
Mellezar
wrote on 9 Jan, 2010.

What a great site! My cousin introduced me to your site. And I absolutely love it! Many thanks!

 
f_hussain
wrote on 9 Jun, 2009.

Absolute must. Its much tastier than you think!

 
Masey
wrote on 30 Mar, 2009.

My husband (an avid meat eater) was horified of the thought I was going to feed lentils to our son, but even he agrees that this recipe is a winner. Our little man has been thoroughly enjoying this meal for several months now. Yummy!