Green lentil cupcakes with cherry tomato and oreganoA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Green lentil cupcakes with cherry tomato (cupcake-shaped), whole grain bread and oregano. SAFETY: CHERRY TOMATO HALVED + DESEEDED (skin hard, seeds choking for 12-18m), EGG allergy check, LENTILS well-cooked (digestion).
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- 🍽️60 ggreen lentilsAlternative: red beans
- 🍽️80 gcherry tomatoAlternative: red bell pepper
- 🍽️50 gwhole grain sandwich breadAlternative: quinoa
- 🍽️30 gcherry tomatoAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 goreganoAlternative: dill
- 🍽️50 pieceeggAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving)
- Soak the green lentils (or use canned, rinsed)
- Cook the green lentils 20-25 min in unsalted water (very soft)
- Mash the cooked lentils into a thick puree (digestion)
- Wash the cherry tomatoes
HALVE the cherry tomatoes (CRITICAL for 12-18m)
DESEED the cherry tomatoes (CRITICAL - skin hard, seeds choking for 12-18m)Cook the whole grain sandwich bread as directedWash and chop oreganoTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potCupcake molds (silicone)Potato masher - Do NOT serve if egg-allergic
- CRITICAL: cherry tomato skin is hard for baby
- CRITICAL: cherry tomato seeds are choking hazard for 12-18m
- CRITICAL: undercooked lentils cause digestion issues
- Never add salt to lentils: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check egg freshness
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS halve and deseed cherry tomatoes for 12-18m
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS cook lentils very well
- Mash the lentils to help digestion
2
- Mix the cooked whole grain bread and cherry tomato halves in a large bowl
- Add the mashed green lentils and cherry tomato pieces
- Add the full egg as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and oregano
- Mix with a wooden spoon gently
- Shape into cupcakes using silicone molds (4-5 cm diameter)
- Press the mixture gently into the molds
- Place on a baking sheet
- Let rest 5 min in the fridge
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsCupcake molds (silicone)Baking sheet - Do not overmix: lentils break
- Do not add too much flour: cupcakes become too dense
- Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the cupcakes
- Always check egg freshness
- Always check cherry tomato deseeding
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Use silicone molds for easy unmolding
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil the cupcake molds
- Arrange the cupcakes on a baking sheet
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min
- Check cooking halfway through (egg must be fully cooked)
- Meanwhile, prepare the oregano sauce: yogurt + pinch oregano + 1 tsp olive oil
- Mix the sauce well and chill
- Remove the cupcakes when golden
- Let cool 3-4 min before unmolding
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately with the sauce on the side
Baking sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the sheet
- Do not open the oven in the first 8 min
- Do not overcook: cupcakes become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always unmold carefully
- Always check egg is fully cooked
- Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked (70°C)
- For 12-18 months: more moist cooking
- For 24-36 months: more golden cooking
- If browning too fast: lower to 160°C
- Test with a toothpick: should come out clean
- Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics
4
- FINAL CHECK: confirm NO egg allergy + cherry tomatoes halved + deseeded
- Prepare a fresh small cherry tomato half garnish
- Unmold the warm cupcakes
- Arrange on baby's plate
- Add small cherry tomato halves around
- Serve the oregano sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the cupcakes
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg, legumes)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for egg + cherry tomato halved + deseeded
- Always serve cherry tomato halved + deseeded for 12-18m
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Cherry tomato adds freshness
- 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
