Broccoli
vegetable · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen:
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Steam until very soft and puree, or offer a soft floret to hold by the stalk.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Steam soft and offer whole florets to self-feed, or mash with lumps.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft florets cut into small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 100 kJ
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Iron: 0.58 mg
- Calcium: 26 mg
- Zinc: 0.26 mg
- Vitamin C: 57 mg
Recipes with Broccoli
Sources
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.