Red lentil and orange skewers (soy-free)

Name: Red lentil and orange skewers (soy-free)
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 60 g red lentils; 80 g yellow bell pepper; 50 g lentil pasta; 30 g orange; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 g chervil; 1 piece apple compote (50g)

A soy-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with red lentils and orange (tofu replaced by red lentils to keep soy-free). SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed soy-free.

10 min
Prep: 0 min
Cook

Ingredients

60 gred lentilsAlternative: fava beans
80 gyellow bell pepperAlternative: beetroot
50 glentil pastaAlternative: corn tortilla
30 gorangeAlternative: pear
1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
3 gchervilAlternative: sweet paprika
1 pieceapple compote (50g)Alternative: 2 tbsp apple compote

Preparation steps

1. Safe ingredient preparation (red lentil orange skewers)

14 min

CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Soy-Free label
Cook the red lentils in unsalted water until very tender (15 min)
Cut the yellow bell pepper into regular 1.5 cm cubes (remove seeds)
Cook the lentil pasta in unsalted water (8 min), drain
Peel the orange and remove all white pith, cut into quarters
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)

Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot

Keep an eye on

Do NOT buy a product without reading the label
Do not cut too large: choking hazard
Always remove pepper seeds
Remove all white pith and membrane from orange
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: pepper should be melting-tender
KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove soy-free
Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. lentil pasta sometimes contains soy lecithin)
Take out 30 min before for better incorporation

2. Assembly and skewering

9 min

Mash the cooked lentils in a large bowl
Add the pepper mashed into a smooth purée
Fold in the cooked lentil pasta and orange quarters
Add the binder (apple compote)
Pour in the olive oil and half of the chervil
Mix with a wooden spoon
Form small balls with damp hands
Thread onto wooden skewers (use blunt safety skewers)
Place on a tray

3. Cooking (baked)

17 min

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
Lightly oil a baking sheet
Arrange the skewers leaving 2 cm between each
Bake in the middle of the oven for 15 min
Check cooking halfway through
Remove when balls are golden
Let cool 3-4 min
Test the temp with a finger: warm
Serve immediately

4. Safe serving

6 min

Remove the balls from the skewers before serving
Arrange the warm balls on baby's plate
Add small orange pieces around (no membrane)
Show how to pick up the pieces
Serve warm
Watch baby during the meal
Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling)
Put leftovers in the fridge

Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cup