Safe from 6 months. Cilantro provides vitamin A, vitamin K, and small amounts of potassium and manganese. It adds brightness to dishes and may support digestion.
Fresh cilantro has a bright, citrusy, slightly grassy flavor with a floral note that is unmistakable and polarizing. Heat dulls cilantro quickly, so it is best stirred into warm dishes at the last moment rather than cooked. It pairs naturally with lime, avocado, black beans, tomato, sweet potato, yogurt, and cumin.
This guide covers fresh cilantro. For dried, use a small pinch for babies under 12 months.
Finely chop and mix into other soft foods (mashed avocado, beans, rice). Herbs are great flavor exposure from the start.
Finely chop and sprinkle over meals. Mix into guacamole or bean mash.
Any family use. Stir into rice, top tacos, blend into sauces.
Ingredients
Steps
Allergen note: contains dairy. Make just before serving; avocado browns quickly. If your baby refuses, try again later as the cilantro-soap perception is genetic and may not apply.
Garden notes
Bolts quickly in heat. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Grows well in containers and partial shade.
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