Lovely Lentils Baby Food

LOVELY LENTILS (BABY FOOD)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan saute the onion, carrot, and celery in vegetable oil for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add lentils and sweet potatoes and slowly add stock.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer.
• Puree in a blender and portion out as desired. This recipe will make anywhere from 5-10 servings.
• Can be refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for 6 weeks.

LENTIL AND VEGETABLE BABY FOOD

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil and saute the onion, carrots and celery for 5 minutes.
• Rinse the lentils and add to the pan, along with the sweet potato. Cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in the tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon of water. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
• Puree with a hand blender and serve.

LOVELY LENTILS WITH BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to bowl. Using an immersion blender. Purée to desired consistency, adding more water to thin if necessary.
• To store, spoon puréed mixture into 2 ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer cubes to a labelled freezer bag or storage container.