Lentil & Red Veggie Puree

2014-04-12
  • Yield : 1 cup
  • Prep Time : 10m
  • Cook Time : 20m
  • Ready In : 30m

Lentil and red veggie puree

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This puree has a lovely flavour and texture that babies just love. You can use it as a base to add other ingredients, such as meat or quinoa, risoni pasta or brown rice.

Nutrition Note:  Lentils are a fabulous way to add protein and extra fibre to your baby’s vegetable purees.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbs water
  • 1 small leek, white part only, finely sliced
  • ½ small red capsicum, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup tinned brown lentils, drained
  • ½ medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup salt reduced vegetable stock, or water

Method

Step 1

Place the water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the leek and red capsicum for 5 minutes or until softened. -

Step 2

Add the sweet potato, tomato, lentils and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft. -

Step 3

Using a stick blender or food processor, blend together until you have the desired consistency. -

 

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Recipe Comments

  1. posted by Alex on August 1, 2014

    Hi, I was wondering how you’d adapt the recipe if you used dry lentils rather than tinned? Thanksx

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    • posted by Bridgitte on October 15, 2014

      I made with dry red lentils today (also onion instead of leek) and just put enough stock to allow everything to simmer – sooo tasty! Little miss 9mths loved it 🙂

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