PREPARATION TIME

5 mins

COOKING TIME

30 mins

AGE GROUP

10 – 12 months

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons of lentils

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped small

1 small onion, peeled and chopped small

½ a cup of de-seeded, chopped red pepper (capsicum)

2 cups of boiling water

1 and a ½ cups of Cheddar cheese, grated

METHOD

1. Put the lentils into a sieve and rinse under running water, picking out any grit.

2. Heat the oil in a medium/small saucepan over medium heat and add the carrot, onion and pepper.

3. Stir/fry for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften, stir in the lentils, and then add the stock.

4. Turn heat to high to bring to the boil then turn heat back to low, put a lid on the pan, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are very soft and there is just a little water left (check frequently and add more water if necessary to avoid going dry.)

5. Turn off the heat and stir the cheese through, then use a stick blender to make a smooth puree or leave as is if your baby can handle more solid foods.

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