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Lentil
9 recipes use this ingredient
Lentil
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Iron | 3.3 mg |
| Folate | 181 µg |
| Fibre | 7.9 g |
Not a common allergen. It is not on the UK list of 14 foods that must be declared on labels.
How to serve Lentil to babies
6–8 months
Mashed
Cooked until soft and mashed into a meal.
9–11 months
Bite-size pieces
Left whole and soft, mixed through food, once your baby can pick up small pieces.
12–24 months
Bite-size pieces
With the family meal.
Per 100 g from CoFID (13-311); USDA FDC (172420). Not medical advice.
Baby & weaning recipes
IRON-Dense Baby Soup
Reel · 101beforeone
40 min
baby foodsoup
Iron-Rich Beef, Sweet Potato and Lentil Purée for Babies
Reel · thenibblesapp
35 min
babyweaning
Iron Rich Lentil, Chicken & Broccoli Puree
Reel · softlywanderingwith.hajra
30 min · Serves 5
baby foodpuree
Lentil Carrot Puree
Reel · purebaby_meals
25 min · Serves 1
baby foodblw
Lentil: common questions
Answers are drawn from the sources named on this page. Not medical or veterinary advice.
When can babies eat lentil?
The earliest stage on this page is 6–8 months: Cooked until soft and mashed into a meal.
How do I cut and serve lentil for my baby?
6–8 months (Mashed): Cooked until soft and mashed into a meal.
9–11 months (Bite-size pieces): Left whole and soft, mixed through food, once your baby can pick up small pieces.
12–24 months (Bite-size pieces): With the family meal.
