🍎 Snack🧒 2-3 yearsvegetarianvegan-optionbalanced
Hummus with Pitta and Veggie Sticks
Creamy hummus served with soft pitta bread triangles and colorful vegetable sticks. A balanced snack with protein, carbs, and vitamins.
8 minutes1-2 servingsMixed - soft bread, crunchy vegetables, creamy dip
Ingredients(5)
- 3 tablespoons hummus (shop-bought or homemade)
- 1 small pitta bread
- 1/4 cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1/4 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 2-3 cherry tomatoes, quartered
Instructions(7 steps)
- 1
Warm the pitta bread briefly in a toaster or dry pan until soft and pliable.
- 2
Cut the pitta into small triangles.
- 3
Cut cucumber into thin sticks.
- 4
Cut bell pepper into thin strips.
- 5
Quarter the cherry tomatoes lengthwise.
- 6
Spoon hummus into a small bowl for dipping.
- 7
Arrange pitta triangles and veggie sticks around the hummus.
Nutritional Highlights
- -Chickpea hummus provides plant protein and iron
- -Vegetables offer vitamins A, C, and K
- -Pitta provides energy from carbohydrates
- -Healthy fats from tahini in hummus
Age Appropriateness
Great for 2-3 year olds. The dipping format makes eating vegetables more fun and interactive.
Introduction Tip
If your child rejects raw vegetables, try lightly steaming the pepper strips and cucumber to soften them slightly.