The Ultimate Veggie Dip for Fussy Toddlers

January 25, 2016 By Lisa Michele

This recipe is for all the mums out there. I’m sure many of you can relate to the struggles of trying to get your toddler/s to eat veggies. Hubby and I created this one together on the weekend and it has worked amazing. We usually serve it into a BARLEYmax wrap (mountain bread or wholegrain wraps are great too) and toast it in the sandwich maker. Our Rylee loves it and has no idea of all the nutrients/veggies she is getting into her. We love it too, so is definitely a winner of a recipe!

Ingredients:

1 large eggplant
200g chickpeas
a handful (1 cup) of baby spinach
2 small garlic cloves
100g cottage cheese (alt. Greek yogurt- Chobani Plain works great)
1 tbsp. tahini
a pinch of salt & pepper

Method:

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix well.
Pour the dip into a baking dish and bake in the oven at 180⁰C for 15-20 minutes.
Let cool, serve and enjoy.

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