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Cheesy Lentil Puree

Category: baby care

Duration: long

Age: baby

Keywords: baby care, early nutrition, getting started, start solids

summary:

We think this makes a great meal for a baby and can also be served as a side dish for your toddler. It’s packed full of goodness!

1 small onion (peeled and chopped)
2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
50g red capsicum (cored, deseeded and chopped)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 tbsp lentils
500ml boiling water or unsalted vegetable stock (I make my own homemade vegie stock to give it extra flavour)
100g cheddar cheese

Saute the onion, carrot and red pepper in the vegetable oil for 3-4 mins.
Rinse the lentils, add them to the pan and pour over the boiling water or vegie stock.
Cover and simmer for 25-30 mins or until the lentils are mushy. Add a little more water if necessary but there should be only a little water left in the pan.
Stir in the cheese and puree till smooth.