Get the recipe: Steamed Broccoli with Lemon for Baby-Led Weaning
Looking for easy ways to serve broccoli to your baby? I’ve got you! This steamed broccoli with lemon recipe makes a flavorful, perfectly tender meal for little hands to grab, squish, and self-feed. Great for babies 6 months and up.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2" of water to a boil over high heat. Add a steamer basket with the broccoli florets. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork.
- Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Squeeze the lemon juice on the broccoli and toss.
Notes
Age: 6+ months
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Roasted Broccoli with Garlic: Add 2 cups of broccoli florets to a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Bake in a 425°F oven for 20 minutes.
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