Three Easy Dips for Kids

A trio of kid-friendly dips including beany dip, cucumber yoghurt dip, and fruity salsa for snacks and lunch boxes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 305.1 kcals 915.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.5 grams 118.5 grams
Fat 10.9 grams 32.8 grams
Protein 12.1 grams 36.4 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
3 dips
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Tahini
optional
Dairy
150
ml
Plain Yoghurt
or dairy-free alternative
Fruits
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
plus extra to taste
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
for yoghurt dip
0.5
piece
Mango
peeled and chopped
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
rinsed and drained; could use butter, pinto or borlotti beans
NutsSeeds
0.5
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
bunch
Mint
small bunch, optional
OilsFats
1
tsp
Olive Oil
for beany dip
1
tsp
Olive Oil
for salsa
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Cucumber
for yoghurt dip
10
piece
Cherry Tomatoes
or 3 large tomatoes
1
piece
Spring Onion
finely chopped
0.5
piece
Cucumber
chopped for salsa
50
g
Sweetcorn
one handful

Steps

  • Mash or blend the beans into a rough or smooth paste.
  • Mix in crushed garlic, tahini, 5ml water, 5ml olive oil, and 5ml lemon juice.
  • Grate the half cucumber and combine with yoghurt, 5ml lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Stir in chopped herbs and season the yoghurt dip to taste.
  • Chop tomatoes, spring onions, remaining cucumber, and mango into small pieces.
  • Combine the chopped fruit and vegetables with sweetcorn, herbs, and 5ml olive oil.
  • Serve the three dips with bread, pitta, or as sandwich fillings.