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Lentil and Sweet Potato Puree

Lentil and Sweet Potato Puree for toddlers
Australian Sweet Potato recipes
Recipe By: 
Australian Sweet Potatoes
australiansweetpotatoes.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Cook Time: 
20 minutes
Makes: 
2 1/4 cups
This lentil and sweet potato puree for babies is made using a stick blender. This sweet potato puree combination is great for toddlers.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (80g), chopped finely
  • 1 large carrot (180g), peeled, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 300g Sweet Potato, peeled, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (100g) red lentils, rinsed


Method

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until tender. Add carrot, cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
  2. Add sweet potato, lentils and 2 cups (500ml) water. Bring to the boil and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender
  3. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Puree with a stick blender until smooth


Tips & Hints

  1. You can swap yellow lentils for red lentils if necessary

Links
[1] http://australiansweetpotatoes.com.au