Here’s a recipe for Lentil Stew that I put together for my Eco Girl, which she just loves. Make it for your own child or yourself – believe me, it’s really tasty! I occasionally add a little pear sauce, spinach or both just before I serve it to her. Lentils are loaded with fiber and protein with a fair amount of fiber, are inexpensive and really delicious. You don’t need to follow the recipe exactly. Add a bit more or less of the cinnamon or cumin if you prefer – it’s up to you and do your best to use organic ingredients. The recipe below will fill two ice cube trays with enough left over for a lunch serving for yourself – Enjoy!
Lentil Stew
1 Teaspoon olive oil
1 carrot pealed and diced
1 small sweet potato pealed and diced
1/2 small onion diced
3/4 cup red lentils that you’ve put through a sieve to clean and checked for any small stones
2 1/2 cups water
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Teaspoon cumin
Saute the onion in the olive oil for a few minutes until the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and cumin for a few minutes more and continue to stir. Add the water and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
Let the lentils cool a bit if you’re going to put them in a blender. Puree to the consistency that your baby can handle and spoon it into your ice cube trays to freeze and use when you need them.
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