Asparagus is safe for babies from 6 months old. How you prepare it changes as your baby grows. Here is exactly what to do at each stage.
Choking risk: low
Low choking risk with appropriate preparation. Always supervise mealtimes.
Flavor guide
Raw asparagus is grassy and slightly bitter with a firm, squeaky crunch. Steaming or roasting transforms it: the bitterness fades and a sweet, savory flavor emerges with a tender, yielding texture when fully cooked. It pairs naturally with butter, lemon, parmesan, egg, olive oil, and garlic.
Roast or steam until very soft. Serve whole spear - the stalk makes a natural handle. Tip should be completely tender.
Serving ideas
Cut into bite-sized pieces, well cooked. Tips are especially soft and easy.
Serving ideas
Roasted, steamed, in pasta, stir-fries. Any preparation.
Serving ideas
Trim woody ends. Blanch spears for 3 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, drain, then freeze in a single layer before bagging.
Blanch for 3 minutes before freezing. Keeps for up to 12 months.
Ingredients
Steps
Asparagus does not freeze well for finger food but can be blended into a puree with potato and frozen for 3 months.
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