Fara for Toddlers is a blog devoted to helping parents find fun and nutritious recipes suitable for toddlers, no matter where they live in Australia. From easy breakfast recipes to snack ideas and desserts, Fara for Toddlers has something to offer for all Australian families. With simple and clear instructions and a whole lot of fun, Fara for Toddlers is the perfect resource for tasty and healthy recipes the whole family will enjoy.

General Information

Servings: 4

Keywords: Fara, Vegetarian, Easy, Quick, Healthy

Calories: 200 Carbs: 8 g Protein: 3 g Fats: 6 g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants, chopped into 1-cm cubes
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 200g feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. Spread the chopped eggplant, onion and red pepper in an even layer on a baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

3. Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4. Add the tomato puree, oregano, cumin, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.

5. Add the chickpeas and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.

6. Once the vegetables are roasted, add them to the saucepan with the chickpeas and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Transfer the Fara to a serving dish and top with the crumbled feta cheese.

8. Enjoy the delicious Fara with your family! (“It’s almost as good as our own family Fara recipe!”)

Recommended Sides

• Whole wheat pita
• Fresh green salad with light vinaigrette
• Roasted broccoli with garlic and olive oil
• Roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes