Baby and toddler recipes

🫘 Baby chickpea and courgette hummus mash

A soft, salt-free hummus blended with steamed courgette for a lighter, smoother texture. Chickpeas bring plant protein and iron, and tahini introduces sesame.

From 6 monthsPrep 10 minCook 8 minFreezes wellContains: Sesame

Makes about 6 baby portions

Ingredients

  • 200g tinned chickpeas Chickpeas (no added salt, drained and rinsed)
  • half a courgette Courgette (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Tahini (once sesame has been introduced)
  • a squeeze Lemon (juice)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • a small pinch Cumin (ground)

Method

  1. Steam the courgette for 6 to 8 minutes until soft.
  2. Warm the chickpeas in a pan of water for 3 minutes so they blend smoothly, then drain.
  3. Blend everything together until very smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.
  4. Serve at room temperature.

Serving it to your baby

Serve on a spoon at 6 months, or spread thinly on soft toast fingers. From 8 months offer it as a dip with steamed vegetable sticks.

For the rest of the family

Make a classic hummus for the family with garlic and salt, keeping baby's portion back first.

Storing and reheating

Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze in portions for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge and stir well before serving.

How to introduce sesame

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Questions parents ask

Can babies eat shop-bought hummus?

Some shop hummus is quite salty. Homemade without salt is best for babies, or choose a lower-salt brand occasionally.

Do I need to peel chickpeas?

No, blending well gives a smooth enough texture. Warming them first helps.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).