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Red Lentil + Carrot Baby Food

Red Lentil + Carrot Baby Food Mash

4.24 from 26 votes
Red Lentil + Carrot Baby Food Mash is hearty, healthy and yummy! Try it for your 6 month+ baby.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Stage 2 Baby Food Purees and Mashes
Cuisine: Stage 2 Baby Food Purees and Mashes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup carrots finely diced
  • 1/2 cup red lentils
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Baby Bullet
  • blender
  • Food Processor
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Place all of the ingredients, except the cilantro, in small pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook over medium heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Add the cilantro and cook for another 3 minutes. The carrots should be very soft and the lentils should be broken down.
  4. Take the pot off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. If this mixture is too thick, it can be thinned out with breast milk, baby formula, or water as needed.

Notes

  • This baby food can be served as is because everything is very soft. However, if your baby is not ready for the chunky texture, you can either mash it with a fork or puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • Not all coconut milks are the same (they vary in taste and ingredients).  I highly recommend using Arroy-D coconut milk.