{"id":61046,"date":"2023-09-15T02:26:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T16:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/chickpea-and-edamame-bites\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T02:26:31","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T16:26:31","slug":"chickpea-and-edamame-bites","status":"publish","type":"btf-recipe","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/chickpea-and-edamame-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Chickpea and Edamame Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These chickpea and edamame bites have quickly become a go-to in our kitchen\u2014easy to make, packed with plant-based protein, and perfect for little hands. They\u2019re ideal for baby-led weaning (once soy and sesame are tolerated), work beautifully as toddler snacks, and are tasty enough for grown-ups too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Made with pantry staples like chickpeas, frozen edamame, and warming spices, these bites are full of flavour, fibre and goodness. They bake up golden and hold their shape well\u2014making them a great addition to lunchboxes, snack plates or mezze-style family meals.<br><br>They\u2019re also a practical way to keep up exposure to common allergens like soy and sesame\u2014especially important once those foods have been introduced and tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best part? You can prep a batch of the mixture and freeze it <em>before<\/em> baking\u2014so you always have something nutritious ready to go when you need it.v<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age Appropriateness:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suitable from 6+ months when soy and sesame have been safely introduced and tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Serving Suggestions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baby-led weaning:<\/strong> Serve as-is or halved, with a dip like tahini yoghurt or hummus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Older babies\/toddlers:<\/strong> Serve with a veggie stick and dip, in a lunchbox or on a snack plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family meal:<\/strong> Add to a salad bowl, wrap, or mezze-style platter with veggies and grains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store cooked bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.<br>Freeze uncooked mixture <em>after<\/em> processing, before rolling. 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