Get the recipe: How to Serve Asparagus to Baby
With this informative guide, learn how to serve asparagus to your baby. Asparagus is full of essential nutrients, making it a great first food for babies 6 months and up. Serve it as a baby food puree on a self-feeding spoon, as a solid for the finger food stage, or for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed
- pinch of fresh mint, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2″ of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the asparagus into a steamer basket, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Reserve steamer water. Let cool slightly.
For Asparagus Puree
- Place the cooked asparagus into a blender or food processor along with the mint (or other preferred spice or herb, if any). Turn on the blender or food processor and puree for 1-2 minutes on medium. If the puree is too thick, add 1/4 cup of the reserved water at a time, until you achieve desired consistency.
- Serve and enjoy, or store for later.
For Baby-Led Weaning
- Slice or chop the asparagus to be age-appropriate for your baby. Add on a sprinkle of finely chopped mint. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
Yield: 15 ounces of a puree or 6 servings
Storage: you can store this puree in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. You can store the asparagus spears in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Spices/Herbs: Adding spices to your baby’s foods is a great way to introduce more complex flavors at an early age. Some great spices and herbs to add to cooked asparagus are a pinch of garlic, nutmeg, smoked paprika, milk chili powder, cumin rosemary, basil, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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