Lamb & Barley
Published by Avo Parenting · · How our recipes are written
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Age
- 6 months+
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 100g boneless lamb
- 40g pearl barley (uncooked)
- 4-5 tbsp cooking liquid or water
Method
- 01
Rinse pearl barley under cold water.
- 02
Cook barley in 3 times the amount of water for 30–35 minutes until very soft and swollen.
- 03
Trim and cut lamb into small pieces and simmer in water for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked through.
- 04
Allow both to cool slightly.
- 05
Combine lamb and barley in a blender with 4–5 tablespoons of cooking liquid and blend until smooth.
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How to offer
Serve warm. Note: barley contains gluten — introduce carefully if there is a family history of gluten sensitivity.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition note
Excellent source of iron (heme iron), zinc, protein, and B12. Contains selenium and healthy fats.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
