• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GreenLiteBites
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Favs
  • Macros
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Vegetarian
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Appetizers
  • Breakfast
  • Cakes
  • Chili-like
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Entree
  • Gluten-Free
  • Healthy Recipes
  • High Protein
  • Kid Friendly
  • Cooking Videos
  • Leftover Ideas
  • Low Carb
  • Main Dishes
  • Muffins
  • Paleo
  • Party
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Quick Recipes
  • Salads
  • Sandwich
  • Side Dishes
  • Soups
  • Tacos
  • The Laughing Cow
  • Whole30
  • Tips & Reviews
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Vegetarian
    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes
    • Chili-like
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Entree
    • Gluten-Free
    • Healthy Recipes
    • High Protein
    • Kid Friendly
    • Cooking Videos
    • Leftover Ideas
    • Low Carb
    • Main Dishes
    • Muffins
    • Paleo
    • Party
    • Pasta
    • Pizza
    • Quick Recipes
    • Salads
    • Sandwich
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Tacos
    • The Laughing Cow
    • Whole30
    • Tips & Reviews
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Kid Friendly » Yay for Lentils!

    Yay for Lentils!

    Updated: Aug 22, 2023 by greenlitebitescom · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Don't make that face. I know, I know, lentils aren't everyone's favorite, BUT they are SO good for you!

    Protein, Fiber, Iron, Potassium ... do I need to keep going? Just check out their profile on World Healthiest Foods.

    They are also super cheap and last forever in the pantry: a fabulous combo for this stock-happy mom.

    Seriously, why aren't I eating these things more? I'm hopping on the lentil bandwagon and taking baby with me...

    Baby Food: Lentil 01

    I made a cup which makes 4 adult-sized servings. It's amazing how much these babies will bulk up once cooked.

    Baby Food: Lentil 01

    Cover with water at least an inch over the lentils. Bring to a boil over high heat and then lower to a simmer and cover.

    Baby Food: Lentil 03

    Simmer about 20 minutes.
    Check the softness of the lentil. You can always add a bit more water if you think they are too hard, but since you're blending them, this isn't that much of an issue.

    Baby Food: Lentil 01

    Puree.
    The liquid left over from cooking should be enough; if not, add a splash more.

    Baby Food: Lentil 04

    Done!
    Well, sort of ...

    Baby Food: Lentil 06

    You might find the lentils to be more paste-like than most other baby foods. I tend to store it in this form and then add water or other purees when I serve.

    Baby Food: Lentil 07

    Butternut Squash works great!
    I had some roasting while I made the lentils.
    Click here to see our Butternut Squash Adventure!

    Baby Food: Lentil 08

    Taste test time.
    He looked quite concerned. LOL.

    Baby Food: Lentil 09

    Lentils Alone?

    Baby Food: Lentil 10

    Hmmm. I'm not so sure.

    Baby Food: Lentil 11

    Lentil with butternut squash?

    Baby Food: Lentil 12

    Yes, please!

    Baby Food: Lentil 14

    All done!

    Baby Food: Lentil 15

    Other Recipes:

    • No Go on the Yo
    • My Cute Halloween Cheese Didn't Work. :(
    • Beans, Beans, They're Good for Your Heart...
    • A Quick Summer Lunch

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. marla wojaczyk

      December 30, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
      I LOVE your website! I came across it looking for lentil salad recipes for New Years and I have an 11 month old girl who ate lentils in an Auyervedic joint yesterday she LOVED them! Looking for more yummy things in the future

      Reply
    2. Eileen

      October 25, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      I love how face gets gradually more happy until he's done 😉

      Reply
    3. Mireya Merritt

      October 23, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      We started our kids out with lentil when they were young and lentil stew is their favorite food meal now.

      Reply
    4. Patty at A Day in My NYC

      October 20, 2011 at 7:31 am

      Lentils are delicious! I love them. My mom makes the best lentil soup.

      I love little bean's face of concern! LOL

      Reply
    5. Laura

      October 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      Lentils are fantastic! One recipe I like a lot is called Snobby Joes, which are a vegan version of sloppy joes. http://www.theppk.com/2009/11/snobby-joes/ I swear that the flavours (not necessarily the texture) are the same as conventional sloppy joes.

      Reply
    6. Amy @ A Little Nosh

      October 19, 2011 at 12:37 pm

      I have a fabulous recipe for dilled lentil salad that I totally forgot about until just now. Gonna have to dig it out!

      Reply
    7. Krista S.

      October 19, 2011 at 11:56 am

      I homemade all the baby food for both of my boys and one thing they both loved was lentils with apple sauce. Totally gross to me, but boy they thought it was some amazing stuff. =)

      Reply
    8. roni

      October 19, 2011 at 11:22 am

      What a great shot!

      Reply
    9. Nichole

      October 19, 2011 at 10:44 am

      This has very, very little to do with lentils. But! I've never actually seen Jack Rabbit beans in the store, but my dad lives in Saginaw, MI, where there's a Jack Rabbit plant. And this is on top of the building --> http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhoweaa/5227146685/.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Roni in kitchen

    Hi, I'm Roni!

    GreenLiteBites is a complete creative outlet for me. I post what I'm eating and feeding my family. I photograph every recipe.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • roasted featured
      Roasted (Wish They Were Grilled) Cabbage
    • Homemade teething Biscuit in 60 seconds!
    • colorful roasted potatoes featured
      Colorful Roasted Potatoes with Carrots and Rosemary (Plus a Tasteful Selections Giveaway!)
    • favorite green smoothie featured
      Our New Favorite Green Smoothie the Video

    Recent Recipes:

    • Wacky Watermelon - Video Post
    • Pepper and Corn Soup with Fresh Cilantro
    • simple cheesy salsa featured
      Simple Cheesy Salsa
    • School Lunch Idea 1

    Important Pages

    • Privacy Policy
    • Macros (With calculator)
    • Disclaimer
    • Contatct

    Categories

    • Cooking Videos (167)
    • Recipe Collections (20)
    • Recipes (1,223)
      • Appetizers (93)
      • Breakfast (203)
      • Cakes (38)
      • Chili-like (41)
      • Desserts (132)
      • Dinner (440)
      • Drinks (69)
      • Entree (45)
      • Gluten-Free (75)
      • Healthy Recipes (94)
      • High Protein (50)
      • Kid Friendly (399)
      • Leftover Ideas (33)
      • Low Carb (31)
      • Lunch (350)
      • Main Dishes (150)
      • Muffins (32)
      • Paleo (36)
      • Party (91)
      • Pasta (36)
      • Pizza (35)
      • Quick Recipes (43)
      • Salads (171)
      • Sandwich (83)
      • Side Dishes (171)
      • Snacks (192)
      • Soups (100)
      • Tacos (9)
      • The Laughing Cow (65)
      • Vegetarian (387)
      • Whole30 (22)
    • Tips & Reviews (132)
    Roni in kitchen

    Hi, I'm Roni!

    GreenLiteBites is a complete creative outlet for me. I post what I'm eating and feeding my family. I photograph every recipe.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Banana Soft Serve (It's Homemade One Ingredient Ice Cream, SERIOUSLY!)
    • pumpkin oatmeal cups featured
      Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
    • roasted broccoli & cauliflower featured
      Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Mushrooms and an Olive Oil Giveaway!
    • homemade almond milk take featured
      Homemade Almond Milk Take 1

    Recent Recipes:

    • Jicama for the Win!
    • It’s Book Giveaway Time!
    • The Fish Did It!
    • It's a SANDWICH. Seriously?

    Important Pages

    • Privacy Policy
    • Macros (With calculator)
    • Disclaimer
    • Contatct

    Categories

    • Cooking Videos (167)
    • Recipe Collections (20)
    • Recipes (1,223)
      • Appetizers (93)
      • Breakfast (203)
      • Cakes (38)
      • Chili-like (41)
      • Desserts (132)
      • Dinner (440)
      • Drinks (69)
      • Entree (45)
      • Gluten-Free (75)
      • Healthy Recipes (94)
      • High Protein (50)
      • Kid Friendly (399)
      • Leftover Ideas (33)
      • Low Carb (31)
      • Lunch (350)
      • Main Dishes (150)
      • Muffins (32)
      • Paleo (36)
      • Party (91)
      • Pasta (36)
      • Pizza (35)
      • Quick Recipes (43)
      • Salads (171)
      • Sandwich (83)
      • Side Dishes (171)
      • Snacks (192)
      • Soups (100)
      • Tacos (9)
      • The Laughing Cow (65)
      • Vegetarian (387)
      • Whole30 (22)
    • Tips & Reviews (132)

    Copyright © 2025 · Greenlitebites LLC