Sweet Potato, Pear and Lentil

This sweet potato, pear and lentil stage two baby food recipe blends both savory and sweet flavors and packs a powerful nutrient punch. Plus, it yields enough baby food to serve some now and store some for later.

Suitable for babies 7 months and up. Always make sure the consistency of your baby’s food is one he can handle and temperature check before serving.

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Sweet Potato, Pear and Lentil

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato washed, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 ripe barlett pear washed, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup lentils (red, green or yellow)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of water into a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. 

  2. Add the lentils, stir and let boil for 1 minute.

  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 45 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the lentils are soft and cooked through.

  4. While the lentils are cooking, pour water into a medium pot until it is about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil over high heat.

  5. Place the sweet potato into your Sage Baby Eco-Steamer and put the steamer into the pot.

  6. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes, until the sweet potato is fork tender all the way through.

  7. Blend the lentils, sweet potato and pear until desired consistency is achieved using your Sage Baby Puree & Blend. 

Recipe Notes

  • This meal can be stored in your Sage Jars or Sage Squeezie for up to 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
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