Lentils for Toddlers: Easy Recipes, Nutrition, and Cooking Tips (12+ Months)
As your baby grows into toddlerhood, their nutritional needs change — and so should their meals. Lentils remain a fantastic food choice, now with more texture, flavor, and variety. This guide covers how to cook lentils for toddlers, their nutritional value, pairing ideas, and a simple lentil and chicken stew recipe perfect for 12+ months.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp cooked green or brown lentils
- 40 g (1.5 oz) shredded chicken breast
- 1 small carrot, 1 small potato, 1 piece celery (chopped)
- 100 ml unsalted broth or water
- A pinch of parsley or marjoram (optional)
- ½ tsp olive oil or 1 tsp plain yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Simmer chicken and chopped vegetables in broth until soft.
- Add cooked lentils and cook together for 5 more minutes.
- Lightly mash with a fork — leave soft chunks.
- Stir in olive oil or yogurt, and herbs if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.