Main meals15 min hands-on · 45 min total · 7 ingredients
Roast potatoes, broccoli & dip
Why it works for childrenDip it, try it separately, start small.
The ingredients bringProtein · Calcium · Fibre
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Chop, roast and share. An easy tray of potatoes, chickpeas and vegetables, with a cool yoghurt dip alongside.
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Total time
- 45 min
- Base recipe
- 4 servings
Protein · Beta-carotene · Fibre
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
0 / 4Here’s how.
Keep it simple today.
The vegetables do not need to look perfect, just be cut to similar sizes. One tray and a bowl of dip are enough for the base recipe.
What you can prepare ahead
Rinse the chickpeas, wash the vegetables and stir the dip. Keep everything covered separately in the fridge until cooking and use the same day.
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If there is room for it today
Helping is lovely. Watching is fine too.
Your child can mix the cold vegetables and oil in a bowl. An adult handles the hot tray.
It does not have to be a family cooking project. It is fine to do it yourself today.
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Why it works for children.
Everything stays visible and nothing has to be mixed. Soft cooked vegetables and a separate dip give your child room to choose and explore.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here, from: Chickpeas and plain yoghurt
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
About this nutrient - Beta-carotene
- Here, from: Carrots
The body can turn it into vitamin A, which is important for vision, among other things.
About this nutrient - Fibre
- Here, from: Chickpeas and vegetables
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
About this nutrient
These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it yours.
Small cauliflower florets work instead of courgettes. Add them to the tray with the potatoes and cook until soft.
Feeling a little unsure?
Keep the vegetables in separate areas of the tray, so everyone can choose their own combination.
Keeping leftovers
Refrigerate vegetables and dip separately within 2 hours and eat the next day. Reheat vegetables thoroughly once and serve the dip cold.
For younger eaters
Designed for family meals from age 3, not as a weaning recipe. Always adapt shape and texture to your child’s abilities. Cook hard pieces until soft or grate finely; cut up small round foods. Stay with your child while they eat. For known allergies, check ingredients and substitutions individually.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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