Weaning Lentils

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Try this tasty weaning recipe with red lentils..

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Difficulty Level Easy

Preparation

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Total Time 35 mins
Preparation Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins

Ingredients
Method

200g split red lentils
½ sweet potato (you could also use a potato), diced
1 carrot, diced
½ leek, sliced

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and cover with 300ml water
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Add a little more water if needed
Puree or mash into the desired consistency

Tips

There's no need to soak split red lentils before cooking. Just give them a quick rinse in cold water. However, if you do want to soak them, that will reduce the cooking time.

Variations

We've used carrots and leek, but really you can use whatever veg you have lying around. Sweetcorn and peas are always baby favourites, or try adding a little courgette or spinach to help your baby learn to love new flavours.

Once your baby is ready to try new flavours, why not try giving them a tasty lentil-based baby dhal?

Reviews

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 ratings Rate this recipe

Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

I tried many home made and ready from shop fruit and veg purée my daughter will not have none of it , this one was like magic she loves it , thank you so much

on 15/11/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Wonderful!

on 3/8/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4

Hi, can you freeze this recipe?

on 12/7/15
Guest

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5

Thank you for the great inspiration for Weaning recipes! This is the 3rd recipe I have tried and my little girl has loved them all. I never would have dreamt of a Lentils Dish! ;) Please keep them coming!

on 10/3/15
Guest

Green lentils don't mash like red ones as they are a lot harder and keep their shape, so it's probably best to keep to red ones for babies

on 20/5/12
Anna C(476)

Would green lentils be ok?

on 8/11/11
Guest

Yes, I froze it. Was as nice as freshly cooked

on 3/5/11
Guest

can you freeze lentils once they cooked?

on 20/11/10
Guest

This went down a treat with my 6 month old. The lentils add a delicate spice to the taste and it's nice and easy to cook.

on 9/7/10