Broccoli, Red Lentil & Potato Smooth Mash

Ingredients

• -1 small floret, about 40 g Broccoli floret
• -1 level tablespoon, about 10 g Red lentils, dry
• -1 small piece, about 40 g White potato, peeled
• -1/2 teaspoon Olive oil
• -לפי הצורך Water

Preparation

Before serving: Make sure everything is fully smooth, with no lumps, and serve seated under supervision.

1. 1Rinse the red lentils well. Peel the potato and cut it into very small cubes. Trim the broccoli floret and cut away any thick fibrous stem, keeping only the tender tip and a little soft stalk.
2. 2Place the lentils and potato in a small pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until both are very soft.
3. 3Add the broccoli pieces and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 more minutes until the broccoli is tender enough to crush between your fingers.
4. 4Drain, saving about 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
5. 5Blend everything with a hand blender, or press through a fine mesh sieve, until completely smooth and no fibrous bits remain. Add reserved cooking liquid a little at a time until the mash is soft, moist, and spoonable.

Eating development

Offer at warm or room temperature from a soft baby spoon. For a first introduction, serve a small amount to check acceptance and watch for any reaction. You can thin further with a little cooled boiled water if your baby prefers a runnier texture.

Approved Israeli recipe