Lentils, Squash, Oranges + Tomatoes Puree
A scrummy combination of exciting tastes!
This is perfect for introducing lentils to your babies diet.
Recipe from our The First Foods Book
Makes
14Prep
10Cook
20
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Ingredients
- 40 g/1½ oz dried split red lentils, rinsed
- 60 g/2¼ oz butternut squash, peeled, deseeded + cubed
- 1 tomato, deseeded + diced
- 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Method
- Place the lentils + squash in a saucepan, cover with water + bring to the boil, then reduce the heat + simmer for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.
- Add the tomato + cook for a further 5 minutes until everything is tender, then drain.
- Purée the lentils, squash + tomato with the orange juice in a food processor, or using a hand blender, until smooth.
Yummy For Babies
Add a sprinkle of mixed herbs + a little reduced-salt vegetable stock to make a tasty, warming soup!
Handy Tips
When babies start to show signs of rolling food around their mouths in a sort of early chewing, they’re ready for slightly thicker purées made using less liquid.
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