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
Lentil & oat burgers with herb sauce
Soft lentils, oats and grated carrot make small patties. Serve in wholemeal rolls or separately on a plate, with cucumber and sauce alongside.
- Hands-on time
- 30 min
- Total time
- 40 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Iron · Fibre
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.
Ready-cooked canned or pouch lentils save cooking time.
What you can prepare ahead
Refrigerate cooked patties after cooling; add bread and vegetables when serving.
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Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Mash lentils and shape the mixture with clean hands. Do not taste the raw egg mixture; wash hands afterwards.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
Mashed lentils make patties with soft centres. Serving components separately avoids oversized mouthfuls. 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.
- Protein
- Here from: lentils and egg
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
Learn about Protein → - Iron
- Here from: lentils and oats
The body needs iron to carry oxygen in the blood.
Learn about Iron → - Fibre
- Here from: lentils and wholemeal bread
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
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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.
Cooked green lentils work too. Drain thoroughly so the mixture holds together.
Taking it slowly today?
Offer roll, patty, cucumber and sauce separately. One small patty is enough for exploring.
Keeping it safely
Cool untouched leftovers promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate covered at 5°C or below within 2 hours. Eat within 24 hours. Reheat once only, to at least 70°C throughout for 2 minutes.
For younger eaters
Mashed lentils make patties with soft centres. Serving components separately avoids oversized mouthfuls. 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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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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