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Whip up a nutritious and tasty Carrot & Red Lentil Purée for your little one. This toddler-friendly dish involves cooking carrots and red lentils until soft and then blending them until smooth.
Ingredients
- Butter1 small knob
- Lentils50 g
- Carrots4 small
- Yogurt1 tbsp (optional)
Common allergens (USDA)
Recommended after 12 months old
Steps
- 1. Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the coriander, if using, and cook for 1 min. Make sure to rinse lentils thoroughly. Stir in the lentils and carrots, then pour in enough water to just cover.
- 2. Bring to the boil, cook for 10 mins, then turn down and simmer for a further 5 mins or until the lentils and carrots are tender.
- 3. Drain, then transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth with the yogurt, if needed. Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers and freeze.
Key Nutrition
Folate
Niacin
Potassium
Riboflavin
Thiamin
Fiber
Vitamin A
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
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Carrot & red lentil purée
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🌱 Verified
Complexity
Easy medium
Total Time
25 min
Serving Number
1
Age Suggestion: 6-9 months +
purees,
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