Chickpea hearts with plumsA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chickpea hearts with plums (heart-shaped), celery and oregano. SAFETY: REMOVE ALL CHICKPEA SKINS (choking hazard), REMOVE CELERY STRINGS (very fibrous), REMOVE PLUM PIT (choking hazard).
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- 🍽️60 gchickpeasAlternative: fresh goat cheese
- 🍽️80 gceleryAlternative: broccoli
- 🍽️50 gcouscousAlternative: wild rice
- 🍽️30 gceleryAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 goreganoAlternative: sweet pepper
- 🍽️50 pieceeggAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving)
- PEEL chickpeas (CRITICAL - skin is choking hazard for baby)
- Cut the chickpeas into small pieces
- REMOVE CELERY STRINGS (CRITICAL - very fibrous)
- Cut the celery into small cubes
PIT the plums carefully (CRITICAL - pit is choking hazard)
Cut the plums into small cubesCook the couscous as directed (10 min)Check the egg freshnessTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer pot - Do NOT serve if egg-allergic
- CRITICAL: chickpea skin is choking hazard
- CRITICAL: celery strings are very fibrous
- CRITICAL: plum pits are choking hazard
- Do not undercook chickpeas
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS peel chickpeas
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove celery strings
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove plum pits
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Mix the cooked couscous and celery cubes in a large bowl
- Add the peeled chickpeas and plum pieces
- Add the egg as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and oregano
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Shape into hearts (using heart-shaped cookie cutter)
- Press into the hearts gently
- Place on a tray lined with parchment
- Let rest 5 min in the fridge
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsTray lined with parchmentHeart-shaped cookie cutter - Do not overmix: chickpeas break
- Do not add too much flour: hearts become too dense
- Do not forget to remove plum pits
- Do not make hearts too big: max 4 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the hearts
- Always check egg freshness
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Shape with damp hands
- Use heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger hearts
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil a baking sheet
- Arrange the hearts leaving 2 cm between each
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min
- Check cooking halfway through
- Meanwhile, prepare the oregano sauce: yogurt + pinch oregano + 1 tsp olive oil
- Mix the sauce well and chill
- Remove the hearts when golden
- Let cool 3-4 min
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately with the sauce on the side
Baking sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the sheet
- Do not open the oven in the first 8 min
- Do not overcook: hearts become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always check egg is fully cooked
- Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked
- 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 egg allergy + no chickpea skins + no plum pits
- Prepare a fresh small plum cube garnish
- Arrange the warm hearts on baby's plate
- Add small plum pieces around
- Serve the oregano sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the hearts
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for egg + chickpea skins + plum pits
- Always serve chickpeas peeled and plums pitted
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Plums add natural sweetness
- For 12-18 months: cut hearts in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
