☀️ Lunch🍼 6-8 monthsvegetarianiron-richplant-protein
Sunny Lentil-Apple Cream Mash
A cozy, gently sweet lentil and apple mash with a hint of carrot and yogurt cream.
30 minutes1 servingVery smooth, creamy puree with optional tiny, very soft lentil and carrot bits that mash easily on the tongue.
Ingredients(6)
- 3 tbsp red lentils, rinsed
- 1/4 small apple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/3 cup water, plus more as needed
- 2 tbsp plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions(7 steps)
- 1
Rinse lentils under cold water (1 min)
- 2
Peel and dice apple and carrot into small pieces (4 min)
- 3
Add lentils, apple, carrot, and water to small pot (1 min)
- 4
Simmer covered on low until very soft, stirring once or twice (15 min)
- 5
Mash or blend with olive oil to a smooth, slightly thick puree (4 min)
- 6
Stir in yogurt off heat until creamy and lump-free (2 min)
- 7
Cool to lukewarm and serve in a shallow bowl (2 min)
Nutritional Highlights
- -Iron from lentils
- -Plant protein
- -Calcium from yogurt
Age Appropriateness
Soft, well-cooked lentils and vegetables provide iron and fiber in an easy-to-swallow puree.
Introduction Tip
Offer a few spoonfuls alongside a familiar puree, watching closely for tolerance to lentils and yogurt.