Safe from 6 months. Cauliflower provides vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and fiber. It is a great low-calorie base for hiding other vegetables in purees.
Raw cauliflower has a firm, dense texture with a mild, faintly sulfurous bitterness that many babies find off-putting. Steaming softens the texture to tender and pillowy and mellows the flavor considerably, while roasting adds a sweet, nutty, slightly caramelized depth. It pairs naturally with butter, cheddar, parmesan, garlic, lemon, potato, and mild spices like cumin or turmeric.
Steam florets until very soft - softer than you think necessary. Whole floret works as a handle. Should squish easily between fingers.
Smaller soft florets or mashed cauliflower. Mix into other foods or serve as finger food.
Roasted, mashed, riced, in soups, pizza crust. Extremely versatile.
Ingredients
Steps
Allergen note: contains dairy. Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Stir into pasta or serve alongside roasted vegetables.
Garden notes
Can be tricky to grow in summer heat - better as a spring or fall crop.
Harder to grow than broccoli - needs consistently cool temperatures and even moisture.
Harvest for baby
Harvest when the head is firm and creamy white, before any "ricey" texture develops.
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