Parsnips for Baby Food - Age for Introduction to Baby:
6-8 Months
The Goodness of Parsnips:
Parsnips contain calcium and vitamin C. They also contain fiber and a bit of protein too! As a food for baby, parsnips bring a nice nutty/sweet flavour.
PARSNIP (1 cup - boiled)
VITAMINS:
Vitamin A - 0 IU
Vitamin C - 20.3 mg
Niacin - 1.1 mg
Folate - 90 mcg
Thiamine - .12 mg
Pantothenic Acid - .9 mg
Vitamin K - 1.6 mg
Contains some other vitamins in small amounts
MINERALS
Potassium - 573 mg
Sodium - 16 mg
Calcium - 58 mg
Phosphorus - 108 mg
Magnesium - 45 mg
Iron - .9 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, manganese, copper and zinc.
When can I introduce Parsnip to my baby?
Parsnips will make a yummy addition ot baby's food plan between 6 and 8 months of age; 8 months+ is the recommendation however! Parsnips have a yummy taste when roasted and also make a nice finger food!
How to select the perfect Parsnips for baby food
Select parsnips as you would select carrots. Parsnips should not be discolored or have cuts and bruises.
Store parsnips in the refrigerator and cut the parsnips when you are ready to cook or otherwise use them!
The best way to cook parsnip:
The best way to cook parsnips is to peel, slice and then steam them. Roasted parsnips in your oven however, are most flavourful and we encourage you to try roasting parsnips as well as other veggies!
A Few Parsnip Baby Food Recipes:
Parsnip- Basic Purée
1. Wash and peel parsnips.
2. Slice into 1 inch pieces and steam until tender and mushy.
3. or peel parsnips then cut them lengthwise, in half. Lay parsnips on tinfoil and drizzle olive oil over them. Close up the tinfoil and then bake in a 400F degree oven for approx. 30 minutes or until tender.
4. Place cooked parsnips into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing. Chop or mash if your baby likes texture.
5. Add water as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin consistency
6. You may also serve the roasted or steamed parsnips as a finger food
Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes
1. Steam or bake parsnips and sweet potatoes together until tender.
2. Puree as needed, adding water to thin if required.
3. You may also chop or dice for a finger food salad
Parsnip, Apple & Carrot Mash
4 parsnips
4 carrots
2 apples
pinch of cinnamon
1. Peel and dice carrots, parsnips and apples
2. Steam until tender
3. Add cinnamon
4. Puree as needed, adding water to thin if required.
You may also chop or dice for a finger food salad
Foods Good to Mix With Parsnips:
Apples
Pears
Carrots
Green Beans
Peas
Summer Squash - zucchini or yellow/crooked necked
Winter Squash - butternut, acorn rtc.
Brown Rice
Lentils
Chicken
Beef
Pork
