Chickpea and carrot patties
- Age: 10–12 months (Self-feeding)
- Texture: Finger food
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 8 min
- Makes: 8 patties
Ingredients
- 200 g tinned chickpeas, no added salt, rinsed
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Contains: Egg, Wheat
Method
- Mash the chickpeas roughly. Mix with the carrot, egg, flour and cumin.
- Shape into small flat patties.
- Cook in the oil 3–4 minutes a side until golden and firm. Cool.
Safety: Cool fully before handing over — the inside stays hot much longer than the outside.
Storage: Fridge 2 days, freezer 1 month.
Tip: Chickpeas are one of the best plant sources of iron and protein, and patties are a shape a baby can manage alone.
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