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 · Small meals
Creamy carrot & red lentil spread
A mild spread using a few cupboard ingredients. Red lentils and carrots are cooked until soft and blended smooth, ready for soft bread.
- Hands-on time
- 10 min
- Total time
- 25 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Fibre · Beta-carotene
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.
Finely dice or coarsely grate carrots so they soften with the lentils.
What you can prepare ahead
Prepare the spread without bread, cool promptly and refrigerate immediately. Use within 24 hours and spread on bread just before serving.
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When there is room for it today
Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Your child can pour lentils into a sieve or put bread on plates. An adult handles cutting, the hob and blender.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
Blend the spread smooth and cut soft bread into suitable pieces. From age 3; remove hard crusts if needed.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here from: lentils
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
Learn about Protein → - Fibre
- Here from: lentils and wholegrain bread
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
Learn about Fibre → - Beta-carotene
- Here from: carrots
The body can turn it into vitamin A, which is important for vision, among other things.
Learn about Beta-carotene & vitamin A →
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.
Leave out lemon juice for an especially mild flavour. Add a little water to make a dip for tender cooked vegetables.
Taking it slowly today?
Spread a thin layer on a small corner of bread and leave the rest plain.
Keeping it safely
Cool untouched leftovers promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate at 5°C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 24 hours; reheat once to at least 70°C throughout for 2 minutes. Do not return leftovers from used plates.
For younger eaters
Blend the spread smooth and cut soft bread into suitable pieces. From age 3; remove hard crusts if needed.
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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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