Lentil Veggie Patties

Name: Lentil Veggie Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Red Lentils; 1 small Carrot; 1/4 cup Oats; pinch Cumin; 1 tsp Olive Oil

12+ monthsFinger Food

15 minPrep

15 minCook

6Servings

MediumDifficulty

Soft pan-fried patties made with lentils, carrots, and oats. A protein and iron-rich finger food that toddlers love to self-feed.

Choking Hazard: Hard Foods

Raw carrots, raw apple chunks, whole nuts, and other hard foods must be cooked until soft or finely ground for infants and toddlers.

Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines

Ingredients

Red Lentils1/2 cup
Carrot1 small
Oats1/4 cup
Cuminpinch
Olive Oil1 tsp

Steps

1Cook 1/2 cup red lentils in water until very soft, then drain excess liquid.
2Grate one small carrot and mix with the cooked lentils, 1/4 cup oats, and a pinch of cumin.
3Mash the mixture together and form into small, flat patties.
4Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
5Cook patties for 3–⁠4 minutes per side until golden and firm.
6Let cool before serving to your toddler.