A silky, gently flavoured lentil cream that blends soft red lentils with sweet potato and zucchini. Cook everything until completely tender, then purée to a smooth, moist consistency suited to spoon feeding.
Rinse dry lentils and simmer in fresh water according to their packet until completely tender and breaking down.
Steam sweet potato cubes until they squash easily with a fork. Add zucchini and continue until both are fully soft.
Blend the cooked lentils and vegetables with enough safe water for a smooth, creamy consistency. Stir in olive oil, cool before serving, and check that no firm pieces remain.
Blend fully smooth for early spoon feeding, adjusting thickness with safe water rather than leaving a dry paste. Progress to a gently mashed texture as the baby manages more lumps.
Smooth, creamy purée.
Thicker but moist mash with fully cooked red lentils and completely tender vegetables.
Red lentils are legumes and can cause allergies in some children, though they are not universally designated major allergens. Follow your child's individual allergy advice when relevant.
Cool untouched cooked purée promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 2 days. Reheat thoroughly, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
Cool untouched cooked purée promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 2 days. Reheat thoroughly, stir and cool before feeding; discard bowl leftovers.
This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:
