Sweet potato and lentil puree

Method

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
2. Stir the carrots and lentils into the butter, and cook for two minutes.
3. Add the sweet potato, bay leaf and stock or water.
4. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are soft.
5. Remove the bay leaf, then blend into a puree, or mash for older babies.

Hints and tips

Combine the sweet potato with chunks of squash and white potatoes for a tasty winter stew for older toddlers.

Age suitability

First food

Meal Type

First food

Preparation time

Under 20 minutes