BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Split Pea & Green Pea

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

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup green split peas
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen garden peas

Method

  1. 01

    Rinse 1/4 cup green split peas and simmer in 1 cup of water for 20-25 minutes until completely soft.

  2. 02

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add 1/4 cup of fresh or frozen garden peas and cook until bright green and tender.

  3. 03

    Transfer both split peas and garden peas to a blender.

  4. 04

    Blend until smooth, adding water as needed. This double-pea puree is a vibrant green and super nutritious.

Gallery

Split Pea & Green Pea — photo 1
Split Pea & Green Pea — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm as a smooth, vibrant green puree. A double dose of peas provides excellent plant protein and fibre.

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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