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by Michele Olivier on January 6, 2014 (updated Feb 22, 2021)
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5 stars (8 ratings)This Green Pea Hummus for Baby + Toddler can be served as a puree or as a fun and healthy dip for toddlers! Filled with peas, chickpeas, olive oil, turmeric and a splash of lemon juice.
Green Pea Hummus for Baby + Toddler
Welcome back from whatever holiday adventure you were on. I hope that whatever you were doing and wherever you where, you had a wonderful and magical time with your family and loved ones.
But now, it’s really time to get back to it.
That’s right. Stop slacking off like I am.
Was it just me, or did the New Year just come and go and I didn’t even notice. It might be that I didn’t even make it to midnight on the big night but hey, who’s counting. I welcomed in 2014 in some time zone, it just wasn’t mine.
Now it is almost a week into the New Year and I’m just getting around to thinking about making a resolution, planing to start eating right again and possibly going to the gym. I’m not always so slow about these types of things, but this year I seem to be.
Talking about being slow on things, I was planning on sharing this recipe in December in order to give you plenty of time to fall in love with it and bring to a family friendly party. You would get a ton of ‘oohs and awes’ and be the star mom to all the other mommies. Can you see it? Can you taste the glory? But I failed you and just didn’t get around to it.
So sorry. Better late then never. Right?
But it works for the New Year as well. A healthy and delicious dip or puree that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family. Only five easy ingredients whirled together in the food processor for a minute or two and you are all set. Bright green peas are joined by chick peas to smooth out the pea taste because who can blame a toddler for not wanting to dip their veggies into a veggie tasting dip.
Two veggies doesn’t always make it better.
Then lemon is added to kick up the peas with a zang and a dash of turmeric makes this dip anything but boring. This is great as a dip or to just spoon to your little one.
Enjoy!
Michele
Get the recipe:Green Pea Hummus for Baby + Toddler
5 stars (8 ratings)
This Green Pea Hummus for Baby + Toddler can be served as a puree or as a fun and healthy dip for toddlers!
Yield: 2 cups
Prep: 3 minutes minutes
Cook: 5 minutes minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Baby Food
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, place the peas, chickpeas and turmeric and pulse to incorporate. Turn the machine on and slowly add in the lemon juice and oilve oil from the top spout. Continue to puree for 1-2 minutes or until you have reached your desired consistency, scrapping down sides as needed.
Notes
Age: 6+ months. Great served as a smooth puree, chunky puree as well as a baby-led weaning or toddler dip.
Yield: 2 cups
Storage:Fridge – store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Freezer – can be frozen for up to 4 months (this and this are my favorite freezer storage containers).
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originally published on January 6, 2014 (updated Feb 22, 2021)
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Gretchen Kim —Reply
This looks perfect! Have you had any success freezing this one?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Hello Gretchen,
I have never tried (we usually eat it too fast) but after doing some research it looks like you can! I read to just not overfill the ice cube tray or container and then put just a little bit of olive oil on top to keep it nice and moist when you frost it. I would defrost it by just leaving the cube(s) in the fridge overnight.
Good luck and let me know how it goes.xoxo,
Michele
Gretchen Kim —Reply
This looks perfect! Have you had any success freezing this one?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Hello Gretchen,
I have never tried (we usually eat it too fast) but after doing some research it looks like you can! I read to just not overfill the ice cube tray or container and then put just a little bit of olive oil on top to keep it nice and moist when you frost it. I would defrost it by just leaving the cube(s) in the fridge overnight.
Good luck and let me know how it goes.xoxo,
Michele
Sarah LeCroy —Reply
Hi – Can I add tahini to this?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Sure! It would make it more thick, but would be delish in it!!
xo, MIchele
Sarah LeCroy —Reply
Hi – Can I add tahini to this?
Michele Olivier —Reply
Sure! It would make it more thick, but would be delish in it!!
xo, MIchele
Jennifer Bernstein —Reply
I loved this! So tasty even without the salt.
Michelle —Reply
My baby loved this! Do you think I can make a red bell pepper hummus with this recipe?
Michele Olivier —Reply
I have not tried using red bell peppers with this recipe, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. If you give it a try, please let us know how it turns out. Thanks!
Kassidy —Reply
Do you prefer fresh lemon juice or from a bottle? Thx!
Michele Olivier —Reply
You can use bottled lemon juice. Just make sure its 100% lemon juice. Fresh is preferred.