--- title: "Butternut, Lentil + Paprika Puree Recipe" date: 2023-11-06T09:29:00-05:00 author: Marc Swarbrick canonical_url: "https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes/butternut-lentil-and-paprika-puree-recipe" section: Recipes --- [Lunch](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=76), [Dinner](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=77) # Butternut, Lentil + Paprika Puree Recipe [Lunch](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=76), [Dinner](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?occasion=77) # Butternut, Lentil + Paprika Puree Recipe Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15 mins Serves 8 Suitable for freezing Time to introduce some yummy pulses! Mix in with squishy butternut squash and a sprinkle of punchy paprika! [Vegetarian](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=69) [Soy free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=70) [Nut free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=71) [Gluten free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=72) [Dairy free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=73) [Egg free](https://www.earthsbest.com/recipes?dietary=74) ![Butternut lentil and paprika puree baby recipe](/uploads/generic/_600x744_crop_center-center_none/butternut-lentil-and-paprika-puree-baby-recipe.jpg) 6+ Months ![Earths best organic butternut squash sliced side](/uploads/generic/Ingredients/_225x225_fit_center-center_none/16341/earths-best-organic-butternut-squash-sliced-side.jpg) Ingredients 1 cup diced butternut squash 3/4 cup cooked red lentils 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 cup water Method - 1 Steam butternut squash for 15 minutes- or until soft. - 2 Add cooked lentils to butternut squash, paprika and water. - 3 Blend until smooth. ![Tips guides strawb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_136x136_fit_center-center_none/12815/tips-guides-strawb@2x.jpg) ![](/dist/images/watermark--bg-doodles2-640@2x.png) ![](/dist/images/watermark--bg-doodles3-1440@2x.png) ![Tips guides raspb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_75x75_fit_center-center_none/12813/tips-guides-raspb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides pear 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_69x69_fit_center-center_none/12812/tips-guides-pear@2x.jpg) Starting Solids? ![Tips guides packshot tin 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_122x122_fit_center-center_none/12811/tips-guides-packshot-tin@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides packshot pouch 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_175x175_fit_center-center_none/12810/tips-guides-packshot-pouch2@2x.jpg) We’re here to help! You and your little one are about to start an exciting adventure exploring lots of fun, new tastes + textures…and we're here to support you every step of the way! [ Get started with solids ](https://www.earthsbest.com/starting-solids) ![Tips guides blueb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_78x78_fit_center-center_none/12809/tips-guides-blueb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides strawb 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_87x87_fit_center-center_none/12815/tips-guides-strawb@2x.jpg) ![Tips guides strawb balloon 2x](/uploads/theme/component-dependencies/tips-guides/_212x212_fit_center-center_none/12814/tips-guides-strawb-balloon@2x.jpg) Parenting tips meal plans + more Read our helpful parenting advice and watch our nutrition tips videos to help you make the best decisions for your little one’s health + wellbeing. [ Find tips + guides ](https://www.earthsbest.com/helpful-stuff) ![GFMF asset removal 1](/uploads/generic/_286x494_fit_center-center_none/39324/GFMF-asset-removal-1.jpg) ![Earths Best Play Doodles With Outline Pear Rocket 2x](/uploads/generic/_212x212_crop_center-center_none/9942/EarthsBest-PlayDoodles-WithOutline-Pear-Rocket@2x.jpg) Join the family! Our mission is to help little ones build healthy habits. As a member of our Earth’s Best® family, you'll receive handy emails packed with expert tips, recipes, offers, and more! [ Join Today ](https://besties.earthsbest.com/public/signup)