Recipe of the week - Lovely Lentils (suitable for babies from 6 months old)

This used to be Ben's favourite, will be trying it on the twins as soon as they hit 6 months!

Adding lentils to a baby puree provides a good source of protein and beta-carotene and also folate, fibre and vitamin C. Orange-fleshed sweet potato is an excellent source of beta-carotene and this recipe makes a sweet, soft, smooth puree that appeals to young babies.

Ingredients
30g (1oz) butter
125g (4oz) leeks, finely sliced
30g (1oz) celery, chopped
30g (1oz) red pepper, cored, de-seeded and chopped
60g (2oz) red lentils
100g (4oz) 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
250g sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
15 fl oz vegetable stock or water

Method:
Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the leeks for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the celery, red pepper and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Add the lentils, saute for one minute, then add the sweet potato and bay leaf and pour over the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaf and blend to a puree.

Information:
MAKES 6 PORTIONS

If you add more stock you can turn this into a lentil soup for the rest of the family.


This is an Annabel Karmel recipe,  http://www.annabelkarmel.com/