🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Lentil & Veggie Bites – Colourful Morsels for Little Hands
Made with red lentils, carrots, and spinach, these baked bites are a nutritious and fun finger food for children aged 2 and up. Low in salt, plant-packed, and wonderfully filling!
Ingredients
- 150 gr red lentils (cooked)
- 1 piece carrot (grated)
- 2 handfuls spinach (finely chopped)
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 piece egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch a little salt (not added to child's portion)
Directions
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1) Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the cooked red lentils in a bowl and mash until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
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2) Add the grated carrot, finely chopped spinach, rolled oats, egg, garlic powder, and cumin to the lentils and mix everything together well.
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3) If the mixture feels too soft, stir in 1–2 extra tablespoons of rolled oats to firm it up — it should be easy to roll into walnut-sized balls.
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4) Take walnut-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls or shape them into slightly flattened patties. Grease a baking tray with olive oil and arrange the bites with a little space between each one.
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5) Brush or lightly rub a little olive oil over the tops of the bites. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, until lightly golden.
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6) Leave to cool for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Serve on a plate for little hands to enjoy, alongside a yoghurt dip or tomato purée.
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
