Safe from 6 months. Dill provides vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and small amounts of iron and calcium. It has mild digestive-soothing properties.
Fresh dill has a bright, anise-like flavor with grassy, slightly citrusy notes and a clean herbaceous quality that is more delicate than fennel. Heat mutes dill quickly, so it works best stirred in at the end of cooking or used raw. It pairs naturally with yogurt, cucumber, salmon, eggs, potato, lemon, and cream cheese.
This guide covers fresh dill. For dried, use a small pinch for babies under 12 months.
Finely chop fronds and stir into yogurt, mashed potato, or soft fish. Gentle flavor that most babies accept easily.
Sprinkle finely chopped fronds over eggs, fish, or vegetables.
Any family use. Great with salmon, potatoes, cucumber salads.
Ingredients
Steps
Allergen note: contains dairy. The dip keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Try it alongside soft-cooked salmon flakes for a classic dill pairing.
Garden notes
Easy container herb. Self-seeds readily. Let some go to seed for next season. Pairs naturally with cucumber and fish.
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