A vibrant, nutrient-rich puree combining earthy lentils with sweet carrots and parsnips. It's a perfect, protein-packed meal to introduce gentle spices and textures to your little one, ideal for batch cooking.
Ingrediënten
- 100g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 large carrot (approx. 150g), peeled and diced
- 1 parsnip (approx. 150g), peeled and diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500ml water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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Instructies
- 1.Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 2.Add the diced carrot and parsnip, cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3.Stir in the rinsed red lentils and the ground turmeric.
- 4.Pour in the water, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the lentils are soft and mushy.
- 5.Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- 6.Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture directly in the pot until you reach the desired consistency. For younger babies, blend until very smooth. For toddlers, you can leave it slightly chunky.
- 7.Serve warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen in individual portions.
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Waarom dit recept
This mash is exceptionally nutritious, offering plant-based protein and iron from lentils for growth, plus vitamins A & C from carrots and parsnips for immune support. The soft texture is ideal for babies and toddlers learning to eat.
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