Red Lentil & Veg Mash

Name: Red Lentil & Veg Mash
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 portions
Ingredients: 3 tbsp red lentils, rinsed; 1 small carrot, diced; ¼ onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp olive oil; 200ml unsalted stock or water

Soft mash with lumps · 25 min · 3 portions

8–24mIron-richProteinFreezer-friendly

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp red lentils, rinsed
1 small carrot, diced
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 tsp olive oil
200ml unsalted stock or water

HOW TO COOK

1Soften the onion and carrot in the oil for 3–4 min.
2Add the lentils and stock, then simmer 18–20 min until very soft.
3Mash to a soft, lumpy texture (or blend for younger babies).
4Cool to warm before serving.

TIP

Iron from lentils absorbs better served with veg like this.

🔗Source: Annabel Karmel

Always follow your paediatrician's guidance on allergens and choking-hazard textures. Cook eggs, fish and meat thoroughly and serve food just warm.