So here’s one of those posts I feel a bit guilty about writing since I’m all about the farmers market and eating what’s fresh and in season. I started preparing this recipe and had bought the most gorgeous, already pre-shelled peas at the market. I was so excited to steam them and pop them in my mouth like candy. I bit into one waiting for a sweet explosion and instead got a bland mealy taste. Luckily I had a bag of frozen sweet peas in the freezer that were the perfect substitute.
I like fresh vegetables as much as anyone, but when you need something easy and full of flavor, frozen peas are a godsend.
This puree is a vegetarians dream. Packed with protein from the garbanzo beans and tahini, there are so many flavors for baby to explore. This is the first time I’ve given Kenya parsley which also seemed to be a hit.
The best part was watching Kenya trying to grab at the spoon as I fed him. I always give him his own wooden spoon to hold while he eats (so that he’s part of the process) and this time I put some of the hummus on his. Since it’s a little sticky, it held on to his spoon as we waved it around and he was able to get several bites in his mouth.
This was a big step for the little guy.
We used these to make this recipe_
Fresh Pea Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup garbanzo beans
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini (don’t use this if your baby is under 12 months)
This is delicious and my daughter loved it! Does it freeze well?
I just recently made this and it was amazing! I left out the tahini because I didn’t have any and it is was still delicious. I’m also a fan of this because it is easy to take for lunch. I spread it on a tortilla and it is just so perfect. Thanks!
Why no tahini if under 12 months? My li’l guy just turned 11 months and he ADORED the hummus I made (from your site) last week. I used tahini. 🙁
LOVE your site.