General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Chickpea Nuggets, watercolor illustration
Lunch

Chickpea Nuggets

Plant-based protein nuggets that are crispy outside, soft inside

Ages
9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 25 min
Serves
4
  • Vegetarian
  • Iron rich

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp mild curry powder
  • 2 tbsp flour

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Mash chickpeas leaving some texture

  2. 2

    Mix with breadcrumbs, egg, curry powder, and flour

  3. 3

    Form into nugget shapes

  4. 4

    Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes

  5. 5

    Flip halfway through

  6. 6

    Cool before serving

Contains common allergens

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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