This High-Iron Beef & Legume Lasagne is a hearty, nourishing family meal that makes it easy to give bub plenty of iron while enjoying the same delicious meal together. Packed with beef, a variety of legumes, vegetables and creamy cheese, it’s a comforting dish full of flavour, iron, protein, zinc, fibre and essential nutrients to support growing little bodies.

Beef is an excellent source of haem iron, the form of iron that is readily absorbed by the body. Iron is particularly important during bub’s early years to support healthy brain development, learning and the production of healthy red blood cells. Beef also provides high-quality protein, zinc and vitamin B12, which support healthy growth, immune function and energy production.

The Nourishing Bubs Legume Blend adds even more nutritional goodness, combining red lentils, black beans, chickpeas, broad beans and quinoa. These ingredients provide plant-based protein, fibre, iron and folate to support growth, healthy digestion, energy and brain development. Pairing these plant-based sources of iron with vitamin C-rich foods, such as tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms and lemon juice, helps bub absorb more iron from the legumes.

The cottage, cheddar and parmesan cheese add protein and calcium, helping support strong bones, teeth and growing muscles. Lasagne sheets provide carbohydrates to fuel bub’s busy body, while extra-virgin olive oil contributes healthy unsaturated fats.