Basil
Fresh basil can be introduced around 6 months as a flavoring herb. It adds wonderful aroma and taste to baby food without adding salt.
How to serve
Add finely minced fresh basil to purees, especially tomato-based dishes.
Mix into pasta sauces or vegetable dishes.
Use in pesto (without nuts for younger babies) or fresh on pasta.
Nutrition
Contains vitamin K, vitamin A, and antioxidants. Has anti-inflammatory properties. Very low in calories.
Good to know
Finely chop or blend into foods. Fresh leaves are soft.
Use fresh basil finely chopped or pureed. Dried basil is also safe but has less flavor. Start with small amounts.
Tip
Add basil at the end of cooking to preserve flavor and nutrients. Fresh basil can be frozen in olive oil in ice cube trays.
Basil recipes for babies
Baby-led weaning recipes with Basil, each tagged by age, on BLW Recipes, our recipe site.
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