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Lunchbox 14
SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SALAD
CHAPATI
CHOPPED MANGO
SALAD LEAVES
PLAIN YOGHURT
MILK
Lunches that contain meat are more expensive than using protein alternatives like lentils, beans or eggs
Starchy foods should make up a third of your child’s lunchbox. This is why, alongside the sweet potato and chapati this lunch also includes some protein (lentils), some dairy (plain yoghurt) some fruit (mango) and a healthy drink (water)
Including a low sugar yoghurt or fromage frais and adding your own fruit to it makes a delicious and tooth-friendly dessert
Some children may not want to have milk, it is fine for them to have water instead
To make this lunchbox suitable for children from aged two to teenagers, go to the Portion Size page.
The Things to Consider page will also help parents with younger children to cut food appropriately, making sure lunchboxes are safe.
Recipe:
Serving:
Preparation time:
Serves 2
10 mins
Cook time:
15/20 mins
Difficulty rating:
MEDIUM
Sweet potato & lentil salad with chapati
INGREDIENTS
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 tin of green lentils (you can use a handful of dried lentils and boil them if you prefer)
• 50g of curry paste
• 60g of plain yoghurt
METHOD
1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them for 10 minutes or until soft.
2. Drain the potatoes and leave to cool.
3. In a bowl mix the potatoes and lentils together.
4. In another bowl mix the curry paste and yogurt together.
5. Add the yoghurt mix to the potatoes and lentils. Stir gently to mix.