Vegan
Gluten freeLentil & tomato medley
Smooth lentil and tomato puree for 4–8 months. Serves 1
Lentils simmered with fresh tomatoes and tomato juice, then pureed and sieved into a smooth, tangy first dal for babies of 4–8 months. Use any lentils: split red lentils cook fastest. Serve warm.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serves
- 1
- Per serving
- 110 kcal
Baby & toddler safety
- Age: first foods are for babies from around 6 months who are already eating solids.
- Allergens: none of the common allergens found in the ingredients. Offer one new allergen at a time, in the morning, so you can watch for a reaction.
- Texture and choking: purée or mash smoothly for 6–9 months, then soft, finger-sized pieces that squash between your fingers. Cut round foods such as grapes and cherry tomatoes into quarters lengthways, never give whole nuts, and always stay with your child while they eat.
- Under 1: no honey, no added salt or stock cubes, and no added sugar.
Every child is different. If you are unsure, especially about allergies, check with your health visitor or paediatrician.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp lentilsof your choice
- 4 firm ripe tomatoesskinned & deseeded
- ½ cup tomato juiceunsalted if you can find it
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put 2 tbsp lentils in a saucepan and pour in enough cold water to cover them.
Step 2: Bring to the boil and skim away the froth. Drain and return the lentils to the pan.
5 minStep 3: Roughly chop 4 firm ripe tomatoes and add them to the lentils with ½ cup tomato juice.
Step 4: Bring to the boil, cover and simmer, stirring often, until the lentils are soft: about 20 minutes for red lentils, longer for whole ones.
20 minStep 5: Puree and press through a sieve. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 110 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 1 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does lentil & tomato medley take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 1 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of firm ripe tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
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