Red lentil breaded pan tartelettes (soy-free)

Name: Red lentil breaded pan tartelettes (soy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g chickpeas; 80 g kale; 50 g sweet potato; 30 g melon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g dill; 1 piece apple compote (50g)

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.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook: Easy

Ingredients

60 gchickpeasAlternative: red beans
80 gkaleAlternative: asparagus
50 gsweet potatoAlternative: rice flour
30 gmelonAlternative: raisin
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gdillAlternative: cinnamon
1 pieceapple compote (50g)Alternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (red lentil pan tartelettes)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Soy-Free label
Soak and cook the chickpeas until very tender (or use canned chickpea)
Remove kale stems and cut leaves into regular 1.5 cm cubes
Cook the sweet potato until tender, peel and mash
Cut the melon into small cubes (remove seeds)
Wash and finely chop the dill
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potNon-stick pan with lid

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Do not leave tough kale stems
Always remove melon seeds
Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden soy

Texture tip

Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm)
Test cooking with a fork: kale should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove soy-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. chickpea packs sometimes contain soy lecithin)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and shaping

9 min

Mash the cooked chickpeas in a large bowl
Add the kale mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the mashed sweet potato and diced melon
Add the binder (apple compote)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the dill
Mix with a wooden spoon
Adjust the texture (rice flour if too sticky)
Shape the tartelettes with oiled hands
Place on a plate

3. Cooking (pan-fried)

12 min

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat
Add a thin layer of olive oil
Carefully place the tartelettes 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. Safe serving

6 min

Prepare a fresh melon cube garnish
Arrange the warm tartelettes on baby's plate
Add small melon pieces around (seedless)
Show how to pick up the tartelettes
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup