Red lentil breaded pan cupcakes (soy-free)A soy-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with red lentils, pan-cooked. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed soy-free.
Little dishes, big smiles!
- 🍽️60 gchickpeasAlternative: turkey
- 🍽️80 gasparagusAlternative: sweet potato
- 🍽️50 grice flakesAlternative: chia
- 🍽️30 gblueberriesAlternative: strawberries
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 goreganoAlternative: basil
- 🍎1 pieceapple compote (50g)Alternative: 2 tbsp apple compote
2 servings
- Finger food
- 12-36 mois
- Sans soja
1
- CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Soy-Free label
- Soak and cook the chickpeas until very tender (or use canned chickpea)
- Cut the asparagus into regular 1.5 cm pieces (remove tough ends)
- Cook the rice flakes in a little water (3 min)
- Wash the blueberries carefully (cut in half if large)
- Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potNon-stick pan with lid - Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
- Do not cut too large: choking hazard
- Do not leave tough asparagus stems
- Do not give whole blueberries to under 24 months
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden soy
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
- Test cooking with a fork: asparagus should be melting-tender
- KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove soy-free
- Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. rice flake mixes sometimes contain soy lecithin)
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Mash the cooked chickpeas in a large bowl
- Add the asparagus mashed into a smooth purée
- Fold in the cooked rice flakes and halved blueberries
- Add the binder (apple compote)
- Pour in the olive oil and oregano
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
- Shape the cupcakes with oiled hands
- Place on a plate
3
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat
- Add a thin layer of olive oil
- Carefully place the cupcakes in the pan
- Cover with a lid
- Cook for 5-6 min on the first side
- Flip gently with a spatula
- Cook for 4-5 min on the second side
- Remove when golden and firm
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
4
- Prepare a fresh blueberry garnish
- Arrange the warm cupcakes on baby's plate
- Add small blueberry pieces around
- Show how to pick up the cupcakes
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup
Large bowl
Wooden spoon
Fork
Clean hands
Silicone cupcake molds (optional)
- Do not overmix: elastic dough
- Do not add too much flour: shapes become too dense
- Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles
- Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the dough
- Check that utensils have not been in contact with soy
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Shape with damp hands: the shapes won't stick
- Use silicone cupcake molds if you don't have a pan
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes
Non-stick pan
Lid
Spatula
Fork
Timer
- Do not use high heat: burns outside, raw inside
- Do not move while cooking
- Do not overcrowd the pan
- Do not overcook: becomes dry
- Do not use too much oil
- Do not unmould too hot: burns
- Use medium-low heat to avoid burning
- Don't move the cupcakes while cooking
- For 12-18 months: softer, more cooked through
- For 24-36 months: more golden, crispy outside
- Test with a toothpick: should come out clean
- Watch carefully: pan-cooked shapes are delicate
Spoon
Non-slip cloth
Phone (emergency)
- Do not serve burning hot
- Always cut large blueberries in half for under 24 months
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not put too many berries
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER add an ingredient with hidden soy
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Blueberries add color and antioxidants
- For 12-18 months: cut cupcakes in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
