Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice
This mild baby food combines earthy yellow split peas with the gentle sweetness of carrots, fragrant basmati rice, and a little olive oil. It is a nourishing choice for introducing legumes during a baby’s early meals, offering a simple, comforting combination with familiar, naturally appealing flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine split peas and carrots in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the peas are tender, about 30 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent the peas from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- 2
Add rice and water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the rice is tender, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and add olive oil. Mash or purée to your desired consistency, making it smoother for younger babies and chunkier for older babies.
- Calories 146.94 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 6.05 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 23.97 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.64 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.45 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 8.7 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 321.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Carrot, Olive Oil, and Split Peas. Each serving provides about 146.94 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Carrot, Olive Oil, Split Peas, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 146.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice healthy?
- Baby Purée with Yellow Split Peas, Carrots, and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 146.94 calories and 6.05 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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