Sweet and savory chickpea mango skewers A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Sweet and savory chickpea and mango skewers with cilantro. SAFETY: REMOVE MANGO PIT (choking hazard), PEEL avocado, watch out for gluten (bulgur).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Sweet and savory chickpea and mango skewers with cilantro. SAFETY: REMOVE MANGO PIT (choking hazard), PEEL avocado, watch out for gluten (bulgur).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g chickpeasAlternative: trout 🍽️ 80 g avocadoAlternative: asparagus 🍽️ 50 g bulgurAlternative: corn starch 🍽️ 30 g avocadoAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g cilantroAlternative: vanilla 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 141 kcal
Protein 10 g
Carbs 16 g
Fat 5 g 1
CHECK chickpea freshness (or use pre-cooked, well drained) Mash the chickpeas lightly with a fork PEEL the avocado and remove the pit Cut the avocado into regular 1.5 cm cubes Cook the bulgur as directed (10-12 min) Sweet and savory chickpea mango skewers
PEEL the mango and REMOVE THE PIT (CRITICAL - pit is choking hazard)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if baby is gluten-allergic CRITICAL: mango pit is choking hazard Avocado pit is choking hazard Do not cut too large: choking hazard Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Never use pre-cooked chickpeas with added salt Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: confirm NO gluten allergy before serving ALWAYS remove mango pit Always peel avocado for baby Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked bulgur and avocado cubes in a large bowl Add the mashed chickpeas and mango pieces, mix gently Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and cilantro Mix with a wooden spoon Prepare bamboo skewers (soak in water 10 min) Thread ingredients on skewers alternating chickpea, mango, avocado Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Bamboo skewers Large bowl Wooden spoon Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: chickpeas break Do not forget to soak skewers (fire risk) Do not make skewers too dense (cooking) Always check mango pits are removed Always peel avocado for baby Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Soak skewers to prevent burning Make alternating colors for visual appeal Vary portions according to age For 24-36 months: bigger pieces on skewers 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the skewers leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 14 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the cilantro sauce: yogurt + cilantro + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the skewers when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: skewers become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always use mild cilantro dose Check cooking: golden brown outside For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO gluten allergy + no mango pits Prepare a fresh mango piece garnish (no pit) Arrange the warm skewers on baby's plate (remove from skewer for younger babies) Add small mango pieces around (no pit) Serve the cilantro sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the pieces Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - gluten) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for gluten allergy + mango pits before serving Always serve mango WITHOUT pit Do not leave baby alone with skewer (injury risk) Do not reheat several times NEVER serve bulgur to gluten-allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Mango adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: remove pieces from skewer Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
