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Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash

From 6 months100 first foods★★★★★
Vegetables

Spaghetti squash can be introduced around 6 months when cooked. Its unique stringy texture is fun for babies.

How to serve

6-9 months

Serve soft cooked strands - they're naturally finger-food sized.

9-12 months

Offer strands as finger food.

12-24 months

Serve with sauces like pasta.

Nutrition

FiberVitamin AVitamin CB vitamins

Good source of vitamin C, B vitamins, and fiber. Low in calories. Contains potassium and manganese.

Good to know

Cook thoroughly until strands easily separate. The strands create a fun pasta-like texture.

Tip

Cut in half, remove seeds, and roast cut-side down. Fork out the strands once cooked.

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