Red Lentil And Vege Mash
This red lentil and vege mash is a hearty and iron-rich meal for your baby. The lentils cook down into a lovely soft texture, and the potato, carrot, and peas make it a well-rounded meal. Great for babies who are ready for lumpier textures.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 15 April 2026
Recipe
Red Lentil And Vege Mash
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- Textured
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Cook lentils in a pot of boiling water for around 6 minutes or until tender, drain.
- 2Meanwhile, boil potato and carrot in a pot for about 7 minutes, then add peas and cook for a further 3 minutes (or until all veges are tender).
- 3Reserve ¼ cup cooking water, then drain.
- 4Add lentils and reserved water back into pot with veges and mash.
Julia's notes
Serving Suggestion
Serve on a preloaded spoon — the chunky texture is great for babies learning to manage lumps.
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