Red lentil and pineapple spicy tartelettes (fish-free)
Red lentil and pineapple spicy tartelettes (fish-free) A fish-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with red lentils and pineapple, mildly spiced. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed fish-free.
🍽️ 60 g red lentilsAlternative: white beans 🍽️ 80 g cucumberAlternative: broccoli 🍽️ 50 g polentaAlternative: wild rice 🍽️ 30 g pineappleAlternative: blueberries 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cinnamonAlternative: oregano 🍽️ 1 piece eggAlternative: 2 tbsp apple compote 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
A fish-free recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months with allergies. Made with red lentils and pineapple, mildly spiced. SAFETY: all ingredients are guaranteed fish-free.
Difficulty Finger food 12-36 mois Sans poisson Little dishes, big smiles!
Calories
143 kcal
1
CHECK that ALL ingredients bear the Fish-Free label Cook the red lentils in unsalted water until very tender (15 min) Peel and dice the cucumber into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the polenta with a little water (5 min) Cut the pineapple into small cubes (remove any hard core) Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT buy a product without reading the label Do not cut too large: choking hazard Do not leave tough cucumber skins Do not give pineapple chunks to under 24 months Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys NEVER serve a product that may contain hidden fish Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) Test cooking with a fork: cucumber should be melting-tender KEEP PACKAGING of sensitive products to prove fish-free Check LABELS even for 'obvious' products (e.g. spice mixes sometimes contain fish derivatives) Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mash the cooked lentils in a large bowl Add the cucumber mashed into a smooth purée Fold in the cooked polenta and diced pineapple Add the binder (egg) Pour in the olive oil and cinnamon Mix with a wooden spoon Adjust the texture (polenta if too sticky) Shape the tartelettes with oiled hands Place in tartelette molds 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil the tartelette molds Arrange the tartelettes leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 17 min Check cooking halfway through Remove when tartelettes are golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately 4
Prepare a fresh pineapple cube garnish Arrange the warm tartelettes on baby's plate Add small pineapple pieces around 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 plate Small bowl + suction cup Large bowl
Wooden spoon
Fork
Clean hands
Silicone tartelette molds
Do not overmix: elastic dough Do not add too much polenta: shapes become too dense Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles Do not make tartelettes too big: max 5 cm diameter Do not leave air in the dough Check that utensils have not been in contact with fish If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp polenta If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the shapes won't stick Use silicone tartelette molds for easy removal Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger tartelettes Tartelette molds
Pastry brush
Fork
Tongs
Timer
Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the molds Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: becomes hard and dry Do not use too high heat Do not unmould too hot: burns Check cooking: fork comes out clean 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 Remove when shapes come off easily Spoon
Non-slip cloth
Phone (emergency)
Do not serve burning hot Always cut pineapple in small pieces for under 24 months Do not leave baby alone Do not put too many pineapple pieces Do not reheat several times NEVER add an ingredient with hidden fish Serve warm: flavors are more developed Pineapple adds tropical sweetness For 12-18 months: cut tartelettes in wedges Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
