Is your baby ready to start a solid diet now? Are you planning to try some delicious baby food recipes? If you are keen to tantalize your baby’s tiny taste buds in a healthy way reading this article is a good idea. Check out these parsnip baby food recipes that your baby will simply love!
When Is It Safe To Start Parsnip For Your Baby?
Once your baby is over six months of age, you can start weaning him. It is safe to introduce him to the goodness of fruits and vegetables slowly. Initially, serve your baby some soft foods only. It is safe to start giving parsnip to your baby when he is seventh months old.
Top Ten Parsnip Baby Food Recipes:
Here are ten recipe ideas you can try to make some nutritious and delicious baby food. Remember to wash the vegetables and fruits properly.
1. Parsnip Puree:
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For this parsnip baby recipes you will need:
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- Parsnip
- Water
How To:
- Peel the parsnip and cut it into small pieces. Steam it until tender.
- Add your breast milk or baby formula and mash the parsnip to make a creamy paste.
2. Baked Parsnip Finger Food:
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For this parsnip recipes for baby you will need:
- Parsnip
- Olive oil
How To:
- Peel the parsnip and cut it lengthwise.
- Place the parsnip pieces on a foil and drizzle a little olive oil over it.
- Bake it at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
3. Baked Parsnip Puree:
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You Will Need:
- Parsnip
- Olive oil
- Water
How To:
- Peel and cut the parsnip. Place the parsnip on a foil and drizzle a little olive oil over it.
- Bake the parsnip at 400 degrees F until tender.
- Put the baked parsnip in the blender and make a smooth puree. Add water or breast milk to make the consistency creamy.
4. Creamy Parsnip Soup:
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You Will Need:
- Butter
- Parsnip (chopped)
- Fresh Coriander (chopped)
- Vegetable stock or water
- Single cream
- Salt – optional
How To:
- Melt the butter in a pan. Add the parsnips and cook until it turns soft.
- Add the vegetable stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Put the parsnip along with the soup in a blender and churn. Put it back in the pan and add the cream. Let the soup simmer until it thickens. Add salt and coriander.
5. Parsnip Puree With Apple:
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You Will Need:
- Parsnip (chopped)
- Apple (chopped)
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Sugar
How To:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Boil and mash the parsnip. Add some salt.
- Place the parsnips at the bottom of a gratin dish. Place thin apple slices on top. Repeat the layering. Add lemon juice and sugar on top.
- Bake it for 30 minutes.
6. Parsnip And Sweet Potato Finger Food:
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You Will Need:
- Parsnip (chopped)
- Sweet potato (chopped)
How To:
- Steam the parsnips and the sweet potato together.
- Serve as finger food.
7. Parsnip And Sweet Potato Puree:
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You Will Need:
- Parsnips (chopped)
- Sweet potato (chopped)
- Water
How To:
- Steam the parsnips and the sweet potato together.
- Transfer the vegetables to a blender and churn. Add a little water to make a smooth puree.
8. Parsnip, Apple And Carrot Mash:
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You Will Need:
- Carrots (diced)
- Apple (diced)
- Parsnip (diced)
- Cinnamon Powder
- Water
How To:
- Steam all the vegetables and fruits together until they turn tender.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon.
- Transfer the fruits and vegetables to a blender and add water to make a smooth paste.
9. Parsnip Chowder:
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You Will Need:
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Parsnip (chopped)
- Onions (chopped)
- Potatoes (chopped)
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Butter
- Breadcrumbs
- Nutmeg Powder
How To:
- Sauté the onions in a pan and keep it aside.
- Boil the potatoes and parsnip in the broth until tender.
- Heat the milk, yogurt and butter in a pan. Now add the breadcrumbs and keep stirring the mix until it thickens. Add the milk mix to the broth.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg powder and let the stew simmer. Now add the onions and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Parsnip With Green Beans:
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You Will Need:
- Parsnip (chopped)
- Green Beans (chopped)
- Water
How To:
- Boil the parsnip and beans.
- Add the vegetables along with water or breast milk to a blender and make a smooth puree.
These ten recipes are a great way to introduce parsnip to your little one. Make sure you speak to a pediatrician before giving any new food to your precious baby.
Do you know some interesting parsnip recipes that make your baby drool? Do share them with other moms here.
