Sweet Potato and Chickpea Mash
This creamy Sweet Potato and Chickpea Mash is a nourishing, allergy-friendly dinner dish perfect for your 9-month-old. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein, this dish features naturally sweet potatoes and hearty chickpeas, blended to a smooth consistency for easy eating. It’s a simple and wholesome meal your little one will love!
ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Steam or boil the diced sweet potato until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- 2.
In a separate pot, combine the rinsed chickpeas with the vegetable broth or water. Heat over low for about 5 minutes.
- 3.
Drain the sweet potatoes and place them in a food processor or bowl. Add the chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and garlic powder.
- 4.
Blend or mash the mixture until smooth, adding more broth or water as needed for desired consistency.
- 5.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. For extra flavor, you can incorporate a dash of cinnamon.
- 6.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
