BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Lentil & Broccoli

Lentil & Broccoli — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Fiber-rich

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup broccoli florets

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse 1/4 cup red lentils under cold water.

  2. 02

    Cook lentils in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes until very soft.

  3. 03

    While lentils cook, cut 1 cup of broccoli into small florets and steam for 6-8 minutes until tender and still bright green.

  4. 04

    Combine cooked lentils and steamed broccoli in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water or breast milk/formula as needed.

Gallery

Lentil & Broccoli — photo 1
Lentil & Broccoli — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth green puree. Excellent iron-rich combination for growing babies. The lentils add creaminess to the broccoli.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for up to 2 months.

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