Smooth pumpkin & lentil puree

Smooth and creamy this pumpkin and lentil puree for baby is a simple and delicious puree to try. You can mix it up by adding other steamed vegetables, or cooked lean meat. Want more inspiration? Check out our 50 baby puree ideas.

Nutrition Note: The natural sweetness of pumpkin is a perfect match for the very savoury brown lentils.  This will help your baby accept and enjoy brown lentils particularly if it’s the first time you’re introducing them to your bub.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped pumpkin
• ½ cup tinned brown lentils, no added salt, drained and rinsed

Method

Step 1

Place the pumpkin in a streamer tray over a saucepan of boiling water, cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until soft. Combine the pumpkin and lentils and puree until smooth
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Step 2

Tip: try roasting your pumpkin pieces for even more flavour. -