Baby Hummus Recipe

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I started making a "lite" version of baby hummus with just garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and low-sodium chicken broth when toddler boss was about 8 months old. Then, after she hit 12+ months, I started adding roasted garlic and fresh lemon juice so that my husband and I would enjoy it too. This was one of her favorite treats once she entered what I call the "dipping" phase, where she was obsessed with anything that she could dip her little hands in and eat too. This was such a fun time to introduce her to new and interesting foods, so keep the "dip trick" in mind if you have a picky eater.

RECOMMENDED AGES: 8+ months. Click here to download our easy baby food reference chart to keep track of what foods you can introduce to your baby and when.

SUGGESTED PAIRING: Serve while your little one is wearing the Burpa Bib in Chic Chevron.

SERVINGS: Up to 16 two-ounce servings

PREP TIME: 10 mins + overnight soaking

COOK TIME: 60 mins

ACTIVE TIME: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS

½ lb (8 oz) dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional:

2 tablespoons roasted garlic (at 9+ months)

Fresh lemon juice squeezed from 1/2 lemon (12+ months)

DIRECTIONS

Sort and rinse beans. Soak in water overnight.
Drain soaked beans and rinse with cold water. Discard liquid.
Bring chicken broth a boil and add beans.
Cook on a low simmer with a tilted lid until soft and tender (at least an hour).
Remove from heat and let cool under a tight lid for 10-15 minutes.
Transfer beans to blender, along with 1 cup of liquid, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.
Blend until smoothish.
Serve with whole wheat pita bread pieces.

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