Lentil and Vegetable Puree

Categories: 9-12 Months

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups leeks, washed and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup red lentils
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken stock or water

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the leeks and saute for 2-3 minutes.

2. Stir in celery, carrots and lentils and cook for 2 minutes more.

3. Add the sweet potatoes and bay leaf; cover with stock or water.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.

5. Remove the bay leaf.

6. Blend to a puree or serve as is to older babies.

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