How to Serve to Lentils to Baby (purees & blw)

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Learn how to serve lentils for purees and baby-led weaning with our helpful guide. A rich source of protein and fiber, this mighty little legume is also full of essential nutrients. They’re perfect for supporting healthy development in babies and toddlers.

Yield: 4 servings

Cook: 20

Author: Michele Olivier

Course: baby food

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Ingredients

Lentil Puree

1/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed with any stones or bad lentils picked out
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped

Lentil for Baby-Led Weaning

1/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed with any stones or bad lentils picked out
1 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Lentil Puree

In a small saucepan, add the water, carrots, and rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil, and then simmer with the lid on but tilted. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until just tender.
Strain away any liquid.
Add the lentils and carrots to a blender.
Turn blender on medium-high and puree until smooth. Add additional water in 1/4 increments if the puree is too thick. Serve a portion and then store the reamaining puree in the fridge and/or freezer for later meals.

Lentil for Baby-Led Weaning

In a small saucepan, add the water, and rinsed lentils. Bring to a boil, and then simmer with the lid on but tilted. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until just tender. Strain away any liquid.
Serve the lentils to your baby in an age-appropriate way – either mashed by themselves or with another cooked fruit or vegetable and served on a self-feeding spoon, mashed and spread on toast, or added into another food such as a burger or meatballs.

Notes

Age: 6+ months

Storage: you can store the lentil puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store the cooked lentils in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Spices/Herbs: Adding spices to your baby’s foods is a great way to introduce more complex flavors at an early age. Some great spices and herbs to add to cooked lentils are a pinch of mild curry, garlic powder, ginger, turmeric, and cumin, or you can add in a pinch of chopped fresh parsley, chives, mint, and cilantro.