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SPICY TIP
Be sure to expose your child to
lots of avours early on, starting
from six months of age. Start
with aromatic spices like nutmeg,
cinnamon, cumin, garlic and
Gluten free ginger. Children tend to love foods
that are full of spices, but they
often aren’t oered them. This will
become your child’s go-to snack.

Spicy chickpeas
MAKES 4 KIDS’ PORTIONS

1 x 400g tin of Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6.
chickpeas, Place the chickpeas on a roasting tray and
drained and pat dry with kitchen paper.
rinsed
1 tablespoon mild Combine the curry powder and cumin in
curry powder a bowl.
pinch of ground Drizzle the chickpeas with the oil and
cumin sprinkle on the spices before tossing to
3 tablespoons ensure they are evenly coated. Make fruit cartoons and serve them up with other dishes to encourage your kids to eat more fruit.
olive oil Roast in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes,
until crispy and golden. Eat straight away
or allow to cool.

TOP TIP
You can freeze the baked
Gluten free beans in small portions so
you have them on hand for
healthy lunches throughout
the week. This recipe is also
a great way of getting some
spinach into your kids’ diet.

Homemade baked beans with veggies

MAKES 6 KIDS’ PORTIONS
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 x 400g tin of chopped Place a saucepan over a medium heat, then contents of the pan to a food processor and
1 garlic clove, crushed tomatoes add the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 blend until smooth.
1 carrot, grated 2 x 400g tins of minute, then add the carrot, courgette, sweet Return the sauce back to the pan and stir in
100g courgette, grated cannellini beans, potato and spinach. Cook for 5 minutes, the beans and maple syrup. Gently simmer
100g sweet potato, drained and rinsed until the vegetables start to soften. Add the for 5 minutes, until the beans are warmed
peeled and grated 1 teaspoon maple tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer for a through. Remove from the heat and portion
small handful of baby syrup further 5 minutes. At this point, transfer the out. Serve with toast soldiers on the side.
spinach, finely toast soldiers, to serve
chopped

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