Chickpeas + Pumpkin + Couscous for Babies (9-12 months)

Preparation

1. 1

   Peel the pumpkin, remove seeds and stringy fibres and steam the flesh until the thickest cube mashes effortlessly with a fork.

2. 2

   Prepare the measured dry wheat couscous with the hot safe water according to the package directions. Let it stand covered until all grains are fully hydrated and soft; add more safe water if needed.

3. 3

   Use fully cooked chickpeas, not dried or only soaked beans. Crush or blend them until no intact round beans or firm skins remain.

4. 4

   Combine soft couscous, tender pumpkin and mashed chickpeas. Mash or blend further with safe water so the final mixture is moist, spoonable and free of firm or compact clumps.

5. 5

   Stir in olive oil, cool thoroughly to feeding temperature and offer promptly.