Lentil Veggie Patties

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

12+moFinger Food

Prep15m

Cook15m

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

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

Ingredients

Red Lentils1/2 cup

Carrot1 small

Oats1/4 cup

Cuminpinch

Olive Oil1 tsp

Instructions

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.

Safety Notes

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.