Lentil and spinach mash
- Age: 8–10 months (New textures)
- Texture: Mash
- Prep: 4 min
- Cook: 20 min
- Makes: 3 portions
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp red lentils, rinsed
- a handful baby spinach
- 1 small potato
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 250 ml water
Contains: None of the common allergens
Method
- Simmer the lentils and the diced potato in the water 18 minutes until both collapse.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted. Add the oil.
- Mash lightly. Cool to lukewarm.
Safety: Spinach is best made fresh and not reheated for babies.
Storage: Fridge 2 days.
Tip: The iron in lentils and spinach is absorbed better with a little vitamin C — a spoon of fruit purée alongside does it.
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