Lentils for Babies: When & How to Introduce Them (+ Easy Baby Purée Recipe)
This comprehensive guide covers everything parents need to know about feeding lentils to babies 7–10 months old, plus a gentle red lentil purée recipe perfect for first tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (approx. 12 g) red lentils, rinsed
- 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 small potato or sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 150 ml (½ cup) water
- 1 tsp oliveor rapeseed oil
Instructions
- Place rinsed lentils and vegetables in a saucepan with water.
- Simmer 15–20 min until soft.
- Blend to a smooth purée. Thin with more water or breastmilk if needed.
- Stir in oil and cool before serving.
Notes
Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.