We have already talked several times about the importance of legumes in infant feeding, and that of all adults and that is why we like to include recipes for the whole family such as lentils with ribs We suggest you today.
It is a very complete recipe since it combines the nutritional properties of legumes with meat protein and a good amount of vegetables, which you will enjoy tablespoon to tablespoon. For the little ones in the house, remember that we can puree the lentils and add very small pieces of meat so that they will also enjoy them and become accustomed to including them in their usual diet.
Ingredients for 4-6 people
- 300 gr of lentils, 1/2 onion, 1 large or two small potatoes, 1 bay leaf, 1 large carrot, 1/2 leek, 3 tablespoons of fried tomato, 1 strip of pork ribs cut into pieces, water or homemade chicken stock to cover
How to make lentils with ribs
Although we are more accustomed to taking the classic lentils with sausage so that the little ones can also try them, we can replace the usual sausage or blood sausage with pork chunks, like the ribs, which will also provide a lot of flavor but will have less fat and although they do not have much meat, they are easy and fun to eat.
To make the recipe, we prepare a stir-fry with the onion, carrot and leek, chopping all in very small pieces to be almost the same size as lentils and do not stand out much in each scoop, so that children do not protest. Once prepared that bottom of vegetables, add the chopped ribs and brown them for a few minutes.
We add the potatoes peeled and cut into medium pieces and the chicken stock in sufficient quantity to cover everything. Remove and add the lentils, setting over medium heat until the broth reaches the boil. When it cooks, we lower the heat to a minimum and let it cook covered for about 40 minutes.
Processing time | 45 minutes
Difficulty | Easy
Tasting
The Lentils with ribs are a delicious spoon recipe based on legumes that the whole family likes. Although we have heard about "if you want you eat them and if you don't leave them"Surely at home they will be delighted with the taste that these rib tips provide that those who want to can eat them with their hands. And our babies can enjoy them from 12 months without problems, although surely they will prefer crushed and turned into a puree.
