Yellow Split Pea, Carrot, and Rice Baby Food

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Introduce legumes to your baby with this tasty combination of yellow split peas, carrots, and rice. You can use red lentils instead of the yellow split peas; it'll be just as tasty and actually quicker to cook!

Submitted by Diana Moutsopoulos
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split peas

  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped

  • ⅓ cup basmati rice

  • water to cover

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Combine split peas and carrots in a small saucepan and add water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until peas are tender, about 30 minutes. Add additional water as needed so that peas don't stick to the bottom of the pan.

  2. Add rice and 2/3 cup water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until rice is tender, about 12 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and add olive oil. Mash or puree to your desired consistency, making it smoother for younger babies or perhaps chunkier for older babies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
4g Fat
27g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 116mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.