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Lamb & Sweet Potato

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  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Lamb & Sweet Potato — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 100g boneless lamb
  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 150g)
  • 4-5 tbsp cooking liquid or water

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and dice sweet potato into small cubes.

  2. 02

    Steam sweet potato for 15–18 minutes until very soft.

  3. 03

    Trim and cut lamb into small pieces and simmer in water for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked through.

  4. 04

    Allow both to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Combine lamb and sweet potato in a blender with 4–5 tablespoons of cooking liquid and blend until smooth.

Gallery

Lamb & Sweet Potato — photo 1
Lamb & Sweet Potato — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. Sweet potato's natural sweetness balances lamb's robust flavour perfectly for baby.

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

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