Soft Lentil Veggie Squares for Babies (10 months+)

Preparation

1. 1

   Heat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a shallow baking dish. Use fully cooked, very soft red lentils; mash until no firm lentils remain.

2. 2

   Wash, peel and finely grate carrot; wash and grate zucchini and remove excess moisture. Thoroughly wash spinach, remove tough stems and finely chop.

3. 3

   Steam or briefly cook carrot and spinach until tender, then combine with lentil mash, zucchini, wheat flour and measured water into a moist, cohesive batter.

4. 4

   Spread in a shallow even layer and bake until the flour is fully cooked and the centre is set but still tender. Check the centre rather than relying on the original 15–18 minute estimate.

5. 5

   Cool, slice into soft flat strips or squares and check each piece squashes easily. Do not serve firm dry cubes.