Kids Protein boost [Lentils cooked with Calebasse & Boiled Eggs]

Protein is necessary in a baby’s diet because it supports the health of cells, tissues and organs as a baby grows, according to AskDr.Sears.com. Today we will so super easy and complete meal for baby. This also works perfect for toddlers who are fussy with their eating. And for parents as well!

In this recipe, we will have black lentils cooked with yummy tomato sauce and calebasse. The dish is served with small pieces of boiled egg.

Let’s go for a step by step recipe:

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Baby Protein boost [Lentils cooked with Calebasse & Boiled Eggs]

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Mauritian

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup black lentils
• 1 Tomato
• 1 piece Calebasse
• 1 Onion small
• thyme
• Ginger/Garlic
• 1 egg boiled

Course Main Dish Cuisine Mauritian Servings Ingredients 1 cup black lentils 1 Tomato 1 piece Calebasse 1 Onion small thyme Ginger/Garlic 1 egg boiled

Instructions

1. Prepare all your ingredients.

   
2. Pressure cook the black lentils and the calebasse with sufficient water.

   
3. In a seperate pan, put some oil, chopped onion and ginger/garlic paste. Once the onion becomes translucent, add chopped tomato and the thyme leaves. Allow to cook for 5-10 minutes.

   
4. Once the tomato sauce is ready, add to the cooked lentils. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

   
5. Blend everything to the consistency that you prefer.

   
6. Serve with boiled eggs or without for vegetarians.

   

Recipe Notes

Always consult your pediatrician before giving new ingredient to your baby.