Green Lentils
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
Green lentils can be given from 6 months; because their skin is thicker than red lentils, they should be cooked thoroughly and mashed or strained.
How to serve it by age?
Strain and mash well-cooked green lentils into a puree — salt-free, with plenty of vegetables.
Mashed green lentils; a lentil-patty consistency with a little bulgur, no spices, as finger food.
Low-salt green lentil dish or soup from the family table.
⚠️ Allergen information
Legume allergy is rare; give a small amount on the first trial, and consult a doctor if a reaction occurs.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Although green lentil grains are small, they are round and have a skin and can slip in: in the early months mash and strain them before giving.
📌 Watch out for these
- Because the skin is thick, cook them longer than red lentils; blend them if needed.
- Can cause gas; increase little by little. Add a vitamin C source alongside for iron absorption.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.