1. Prepare ingredients: wash the Broccoli and Carrot. Peel the Carrot and cut it into thick sticks about 3–4 cm long so they are easy for little hands to hold. Break the Broccoli into small florets about 2–3 cm across.
2. Cook the Brown rice pasta according to package instructions until very soft but not falling apart (usually 7–10 minutes for small shapes). Use salted water only if advised by your paediatrician; for 10+ months it is fine to keep salt minimal or none.
3. While the pasta cooks, steam the Carrot sticks and Broccoli florets together for about 8–10 minutes until they are soft all the way through and easily pierced with a fork. For chickpeas from a can: drain and rinse. For cooked-from-dry chickpeas: ensure they are fully soft.
4. Test textures: press a cooked Carrot or Broccoli with a spoon—if it mashes easily, it is soft enough for baby-led weaning. If needed, steam a few minutes longer.
5. Lightly mash about half the Chickpeas with the back of a fork to give a mix of whole and mashed textures (this encourages self-feeding while reducing choking risk). Keep the other half whole if they are very soft; otherwise mash more.
6. Drain the pasta and let it sit for a minute to cool slightly. Combine pasta, steamed vegetables and chickpeas in a bowl. Drizzle Olive oil and gently toss to coat. No other strong seasonings are needed; for mild flavour you can add a tiny pinch of dried parsley if desired (optional and not included above).
7. Portion and cool: Spread pieces on a plate so they cool quickly. Check the temperature before serving—food should be warm, not hot. Offer pieces sized for your child (pasta shapes and vegetable sticks are good for grasping). Remove any hard stems or pieces that stay firm.
8. Safety: Always supervise meals. Offer only foods your child can handle; if a whole chickpea is still firm, mash it more. Encourage self-feeding and let your toddler control pace and amount.

Summary

A toddler-friendly, baby-led weaning lunch combining Brown rice pasta, soft-steamed Broccoli and Carrot, and Chickpeas. Textures are adjusted (some chickpeas mashed) so the child can self-feed safely. Suitable for 10+ months with minimal seasoning (Olive oil).

Storing

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Reheat until steaming then cool to a safe temperature before serving; stir well to avoid hot spots. Do not refreeze once thawed.

Allergies & Side effects

Check for legume sensitivity when introducing Chickpeas—introduce single new foods one at a time. Brown rice pasta is gluten-free but check labels if using other pasta. Always watch for choking and allergic reactions (rash, swelling, vomiting). If you have concerns about allergies or portion sizes, consult your paediatrician.