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Butternut Squash and Lentil Purée

Butternut Squash and Lentil Purée


This puree is the perfect baby food for your weaning baby. Butternut squash makes a great first food for baby due to its natural sweetness and smooth texture once pureed.

Adding lentils provides a good source of protein and is a wonderful addition to this puree. This recipe is also ideal as a baby led weaning meal for your little one - just introduce as a finger food for baby to pick up and self feed.

Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Makes: 5 x 90ml / 3oz

Ingredients
250g butternut squash
50g red lentils*
Low salt vegetable stock (enough to cover) 
*Note it is a good idea to soak your lentils for about ½ hour before use. Lentils do not need pre-soaking but can be pre-soaked to improve digestibility making it easier for smaller children.

Method

  1. Peel, de-seed and cube your squash.
  2. Place your cubed squash into a small saucepan with the lentils and add enough stock to just cover everything.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the butternut squash and lentils are soft.
  4. When cooked, blend to your desired consistency. Add more stock if making into a soup. 
  5. Store portions in your weaning pots and freeze extras for future use. 

Weaning and Storage
4-6 months – Blended to Runny Puree
6-7 months - Smooth and slightly thicker puree, no lumps
7-8 months - Thicker puree with increased texture
8-9 months - Minced and mashed with soft lumps.
9-12 months – Minced and finely chopped.

Our award winning Starter Weaning Set set has all the pots you need to batch cook, portion and safely store food for your weaning baby.

Our Weaning Advice page provides information and advice on weaning your baby. It includes recipes, tips, and articles on a variety of topics related to weaning, such as introducing finger food, adding herbs and spices to baby food, and healthy snacks for your baby, and lots more.

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