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Chickpea tomato cumin blend
BlendIron + vitamin C6–8 months · 9–12 months · 12–24 months
What's in it
Tap any ingredient for its safe form at your baby's age — the recipe assumes those preps.
Steps
- 01Blend 1/2 cup well-cooked chickpeas with 1 chopped ripe tomato.
- 02Add a small pinch of ground cumin and blend until completely smooth.
- 03Loosen with water or bean-cooking liquid to a hummus-like spread.
- 04Serve on a spoon, or spread thinly on a soft pita strip from 9 months.
Why it works
Chickpeas bring plant iron and protein, tomato's vitamin C helps that iron in, and a whisper of cumin starts building a palate for real family food — no salt needed.
Storage
Keeps 3 days covered in the fridge; stir before serving as it thickens when cold.