|by Liza Huber
CEO & Founder of
Sage Spoonfulstm
For Baby: Sweet Potato, Lentil & Apple
Sweet potato mixed with lentil and apple is a nutrient rich, yummy and easy to prepare
stage 2 meal for babies 7 months and up. Lentils are a powerhouse food, loaded with
vitamins, protein and antioxidants, but it tastes pretty bland on its own. When mixed with
a classic flavor combo, like sweet potato and apple, most babies will gobble it up!
Ingredients
Directions
• 1 sweet potato – washed,
peeled and chopped.
1. Bring the water or stock to a boil over high heat in a small
pot. Add the lentils and let boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat
to low, cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes until all the
liquid is absorbed and the lentils are very soft.
• 2 apples – washed, peeled
and chopped. Any variety
of apple will be delicious.
• ½ cup lentils – can use
green, yellow or red lentils
– rinsed in a strainer under
cold running water.
• 1 cup water or low sodium
vegetable stock
Use organic ingredients
whenever possible.
2. Pour water into a large pot until it is about 1.5” deep and
bring to a boil over high heat. Place the sweet potato and
apple into a stainless steel steamer basket and place the
basket into the pot. Make sure the water isn’t touching
the bottom of the basket. Cover and steam for 10 minutes
until sweet potato is cooked through and very soft.
3. Place the lentils, sweet potato and apple into a blender
or food processor and pulse until a smooth, but slightly
chunky texture is achieved. Make sure that the chunks
are small and soft, so baby can gum them, but not pose a
choking risk.
This puree can be stored in an airtight container for up
to 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
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