What age can babies eat lentil & vegetable stew?

Lentil & Vegetable Stew is suitable from around 6 months. Every ingredient is prepared to the texture that suits 6 to 8 months.

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Lentil & Vegetable Stew

✓ From around 6 months

A hearty, iron-rich stew with red lentils, carrot, spinach, and tomato. Naturally thick and easy to adjust to any texture — perfect from 6 months onward.

Best for Lunch or dinner
From 6 months
Ready in 30 min
Makes 3–4 servings
Iron Rich

Ingredients

Lentils

100g red lentils, rinsed

Carrot

2 medium, diced

Spinach

1 large handful (30g)

Tomato

2 medium, chopped

How to prepare each ingredient for 6 to 8 months

Each line is the preparation guidance for that ingredient at your baby's age, taken from its own food guide.

Lentils

Simmer red lentils until very soft, then blend with water to a smooth purée.

Carrot

Steam until completely tender, then blend to a smooth purée.

Spinach

Steam until wilted, then blend into a smooth purée.

Tomato

Cook tomatoes to reduce acidity, blend into a smooth purée. Strain seeds.

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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.