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Herbs & Spices
Parsley for babies
When and how to serve parsley at every stage of starting solids.
- Introduce from
- 6–9 months
- Safety notes
- No choking or allergen flag
How to prepare parsley by age
6–9 months
Finely chop fresh parsley and stir small amounts into mashed vegetables, eggs, fish or grains for flavour. Avoid large sprigs — whole leaves can stick to the roof of the mouth.
9–12 months
Finely chopped in patties, fritters, omelettes, couscous and sauces.
12 months+
Chopped fresh in salads such as tabbouleh, in sauces and as a garnish.
Nutrition highlights
- Antioxidants
Serving ideas
- Chopped into chicken and vegetable strips
- Stirred through couscous
- In fish cakes
Prepare these as described above for your baby’s age.
Choosing and storing
Storage: Keep dried in an airtight jar in a cool, dark cupboard. Fresh: wrap in a damp paper towel and refrigerate for up to a week.
Recipes with parsley
Sources
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