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Carrot, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Baby Food Puree (or Toddler Dip)
- Makes approximately 2 cups , 2
What you'll need
3 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
How to make it
- In medium saucepan, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. In a steamer basket, add in the sweet potato cubes, carrots and chickpeas, place basket over boiling water and cover. Steam for 12-15 minutes or until all ingredients are tender when pricked with a fork. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Reserve steamer water.
- Transfer all ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes or until smooth, adding in additional reserved steamer water in 1/4 cup increments if needed.
To make into a Toddler Dip – follow directions as stated above, but increase the chickpeas to 1 cup. Then add into the blender 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend as directed. Serve with cut veggies and whole grain pita bread wedges.
6+ months
Always check with your child’s doctor first if you have any questions about introducing new foods and textures.