Lentil Bolognese
June 11, 2019
: 4
: 10 min
: 10 min
: 20 min
: Easy
Want a meat-free delicious high protein bolognese? try this recipe. easy to make and great for babyledweaners 6mo+, toddlers and the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 onion (finely sliced)
- 2 carrots (chop into 2cm cubes)
- 300 grams white mushrooms (finely sliced)
- 1 can of lentils (drained and washed) OR 1 cup dried brown lentil (200g)
- 1 large jar (600g) organic tomato passata
- ¼ cup tomato paste (55 g)
- 1 tablespoon of dried mixed or singular herbs (rosemary, basil, thyme)
- Serve with penne pasta or bow pasta shapes
Directions
- Step 1 Heat a big glug of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion until slightly cooked then add chopped carrots and mushrooms until softened on medium heat. Finally add the canned/or cooked lentils, passata, tomato paste and dried herbs. Stir to combine and let simmer for approx 15minutes, wait until carrots are completely soft.
- Step 2 Serve with penne or bow pasta or zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. Can leave in fridge for up to 5 date or freezer for up to 3 months. See pic below on how to serve to a babyledweaner 6 months +
How should this be served to baby? Just lay it all out on the highchair tray?
Yes or a suction plate or bowl.
Hiya, how do we serve this one for 7month old?
Pre-load the spoon and let baby bring to her own mouth. Serve with some pasta shapes or spaghetti.