Safe from 6 months. Green onions (scallions) provide vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate. Both the white bulb and the green tops are edible and nutritious. They are one of the mildest members of the allium family.
Raw green onion tops are mildly pungent and grassy with a gentle onion sharpness that is far less intense than a mature bulb onion. The white bulb end is sharper and more peppery raw, but softens to a sweet, mellow flavor when cooked. Both parts pair naturally with eggs, soft cheese, potato, sesame, soy sauce, ginger, and noodles.
Finely chop the green tops and cook into scrambled eggs, rice, or soft noodles. The mild onion flavor is gentler than regular onions.
Finely chopped and cooked into meals. Mix into fried rice or egg muffins.
Any family preparation. Raw green tops as garnish, cooked into stir-fries, soups, and egg dishes.
Ingredients
Steps
Egg is a top allergen. This is a good allergen introduction opportunity alongside a familiar food.
Garden notes
The easiest allium to grow. Regrows from the white root end if you leave 1 inch. Works in any container. Harvest outer leaves for a continuous supply.
See what other families are growing for their babies
Free account. Log foods, track reactions, get harvest reminders, and join a community of parents growing their baby's first foods.
Add Green Onions to my garden