General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Lentil Fritters, watercolor illustration
Lunch

Lentil Fritters

Plant-based protein and iron source, great for vegetarian families

Ages
9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 30 min
Serves
3
  • Iron rich
  • Vegetarian

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • 1 small potato, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Oil for cooking

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Mash lentils leaving some texture

  2. 2

    Mix with grated potato, egg, flour, and cumin

  3. 3

    Form into small patties

  4. 4

    Heat oil in pan over medium heat

  5. 5

    Cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden

  6. 6

    Ensure they're cooked through

  7. 7

    Cool and serve with yogurt dip

Contains common allergens

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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