Chicken Lentil Pumpkin Stew for Babies (8 months+)

Preparation

1. 1

   Rinse lentils; peel and deseed pumpkin, and peel and dice carrot.

2. 2

   Simmer lentils and carrot in enough safe water or unsalted broth until starting to soften; add pumpkin and cook until vegetables and lentils are completely tender.

3. 3

   Cook chicken separately until 74°C (165°F) in the centre, then shred finely.

4. 4

   Combine chicken with softened lentils and vegetables, adding liquid to keep a thick moist stew.

5. 5

   Stir in optional oil, check for chewy meat or firm lentils and cool before serving.