It is not a myth for anyone that when it comes to feeding children we must be very creative and subtle in order to introduce nutritious foods into their diet, but which are not so appetizing for them. Well, with this recipe for lentils for children we offer you a rich and easy option for children to enjoy this dish like never before.
Ingredients to make Lentils for children:
- 1 cup of brown rice (200 grams)
- 1 cup of Lentils
- 1 unit of Egg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons of tomato paste
- 1 unit of Onion
- 1 unit of Tomato
- 1 unit of red pepper
How to make Lentils for kids:
1.The first thing you should do is get the entire ingredients ready, remember that you should wash the lentils very well and leave them in water the night before.
2.Cook the egg in cold water and when the water begins to boil count 10 minutes, after this time remove the egg, peel and reserve it.
3.Cook the rice over low heat with double the water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover it and when it is fully cooked turn it off.
4.Chop the vegetables into very fine squares, removing the seeds from the tomatoes. Then, in a pot over high heat and with olive oil, sauté the vegetables for 6 minutes.
5.Add the lentils and tomato paste, mix very well.
6.Add two cups of water, salt, pepper and a little mustard, this last ingredient will give it a delicious flavor. Cook the lentils over medium heat, covered, for 30 minutes.
7.Finally, to assemble the lentil dish for children, first place a little rice on a large plate, giving it an oval shape, and around it place a good portion of lentils. Take a look at the photo.
8.Then cut the egg into thin slices and form the ears and eyes with them. You can give the last details with some leaves; the tongue is a piece of carrot and the nose a small grape. Put all your creativity into practice to surprise your children with a beautiful, fun and healthy recipe.
