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How to Serve to Lentils to Baby (purees & blw)
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
20m
Total Time
20m
This lentil recipe is perfect for serving to your baby, whether you prefer purees or baby-led weaning. With just a few simple ingredients like lentils, water, and carrots, you can create a nutritious and delicious meal for your little one to enjoy.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Lentil Puree
Lentil For Baby-led Weaning
Steps
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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.
2
Strain away any liquid.
3
Add the lentils and carrots to a blender.
4
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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories136kcal6%
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Fat0g0%
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Saturated Fat0g0%
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Carbohydrates24g1%
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Fiber8g0%
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Sugar1g0%
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Protein9g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium26mg1%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.