A puree recipe that grows with your baby! For baby, serve this delicious puree as is. For a toddler version, you can add in a few more chickpeas along with a pinch of garlic and cumin for a fun take on a veggie hummus. Serve with your toddler’s favorite cut veggies and whole grain pita wedges for some dipping fun.

How to make it

1. 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. 
2. 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.