Main meals15 min hands-on · 45 min total · 7 ingredients
Roast potatoes, broccoli & dip
Why it works for childrenDip it, try it separately, start small.
The ingredients bringProtein · Calcium · Fibre
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Family kitchen · Main meals
Bulgur & lentil salad with roast beetroot
Roasted beetroot, nutty-tasting bulgur and lentils bring new colours to the family table. Enjoy warm or keep chilled for the next day.
- Hands-on time
- 20 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Fibre · Protein · Calcium
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
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An easier way today.
Use cooked lentils and cook bulgur while beetroot roasts.
What you can prepare ahead
Prepare the evening before. Portion into shallow containers and cool promptly; keep chilled for the next day.
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When there is room for it today
Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Crumble chilled feta with clean hands and stir the dressing. Adults cut beetroot and handle the oven.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
The distinct colours and soft components invite observation. Distribute feta sparingly and cook beetroot until fully tender. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over, not as a weaning recipe. Adapt shape, texture and quantity; supervise eating.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Fibre
- Here from: bulgur and lentils
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
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- Here from: lentils and feta
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
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- Here from: feta
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
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These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it work for you.
Precooked beetroot reduces oven time to about 15 minutes. Still check that it is tender.
Taking it slowly today?
Set aside some plain bulgur and lentils before mixing. Beetroot can stay on a small separate plate.
Keeping it safely
Cool promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate covered at 5°C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 24 hours and transport with an ice pack. Keep only untouched leftovers.
For younger eaters
The distinct colours and soft components invite observation. Distribute feta sparingly and cook beetroot until fully tender. Intended for family meals with children aged 3 and over, not as a weaning recipe. Adapt shape, texture and quantity; supervise eating.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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