This was actually based on a BLW (baby led weaning) recipe http://www.babyledweaning.com/ I used to make for my son (who is now 5). It is a very versatile recipe, which can easily be adapted. I like to add lots of extra stuff to it for flavour. Infact every time I make it, it is completely different from the last time. I have tried different cheeses, veggies etc, and it always tastes great. I had forgotten all about it as haven’t made it for a long while, but was looking for ideas for meals I could make for the whole family, which would be suitable for my little girl who is now 8.5 months. You will be pleased to hear she LOVED it and it didn’t last very long at all in this house. lol

Lentil Cheddar Bake

Slimming Eats Recipe

Serves 4

Green – 1 HEa per serving

Extra Easy – 1 HEa per serving

 

Ingredients

200g of red lentils

112g of cheddar

1 red pepper, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

some fresh coriander

black pepper and salt to season

2 eggs

Frylight or Pam spray

 

Method

Preheat oven to 180c or 350f

Place red lentils in  saucepan cover with water and cook until softened.

In the meantime, spray a frying pan with frylight or Pam spray and cook the onion, red pepper and garlic for approx 4 mins.

Once lentils are softened, drain any remaining liquid and add them to a bowl.

Add the onion, red pepper and garlic, plus some freshly chopped coriander and season with some salt and black pepper.

Add the cheddar and the eggs and mix thoroughly.

Spray a round baking tray (or this also works well in a meatloaf tin) with some Frylight or Pam, add the mixture and bake in the oven till it is golden and set. Approx 30 mins.

Cut into 4 quarters and serve with a mixed salad.

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