Nutritional Information

Typically, white foods don’t have much to offer in the way of vitamins and minerals, but this is not the case with cauliflower. Much like its cousin broccoli, cauliflower has tons of nutrients.

• It provides tons of vitamin C which is needed for iron absorption and immune support. 
• Contains choline, which is essential for baby’s brain development.
• A good source of fiber to help keep baby regu

How to Serve Cauilflower

Steaming or roasting cauliflower is the best way to prepare cauliflower for your baby. Cooked cauliflower is also a great finger food for older babies and toddlers, or you can serve it as a mashed puree (which looks and tastes similar to mashed potatoes).

6+ Months

See below for these recipes. 

Stage One Puree

• Cauliflower Puree

Self-Feeding: Baby-Led Weaning

• Cauliflower for Baby-Led Weaning: cooked large florets, or as a puree

7+ Months 

Stage Two Purees

• Broccoli Cauliflower Puree

9+ Months

Stage Three Purees

• Sweet Potato Cauliflower & Apple Mash

Self-Feeding: Finger Foods

• Cauliflower for Self-Feeding: cooked large florets or chopped pieces
   
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12-36 Months

Toddler Recipes

• Cauliflower Tots

Cauliflower for Self Feeding

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3-4 serving
Age: 6+ months 

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• pinch of paprika (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2" of water to a boil over high heat. Add a steamer basket and add the cauliflower, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Sprinkle on spice or herb (if using) and then cut in an age-appropriate way.  

Notes

Age: 6+ months

Yield: 3-4 small portions for baby

Storage: you can store this recipe in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. 

Spices/Herbs: Adding spices to your baby’s foods is a great way to introduce more complex flavors at an early age. Some great spices and herbs to add to cooked cauliflower are a pinch of mild curry, garlic powder, and cumin, or you can add a pinch of chopped fresh parsley, chives, mint, and cilantro.

Puree for Self-Feeding: Yes, it can be done! You can offer purees and still allow your baby to lead the way with self-feeding.

• Place a few spoonfuls of purees directly on the tray or in a bowl for your baby to dip fingers into. Model how to dip your fingers into the puree and bring them to your mouth, to taste some.
• Offer your baby a pre-loaded self-feeding utensil and hold it out for them to grasp or set on their tray. 
• Use a solid food as a dipper. You can also offer a soft stick-shaped piece of food, such as a soft roasted carrot or bread lightly toasted and cut into strips to dip into the puree.

Video 

More Cauliflower Recipes

How to Pick & Store Cauliflower 

How to Pick Cauliflower

• Color:  Look for a creamy white color in cauliflower. Avoid those with a dull yellow color or brown spots. The leaves should look fresh and green.
• Texture:  You’ll want the heads to be firm to the touch and tightly closed. Avoid heads that are loose or have crumbly florets.

How to Store Cauliflower

• Wait to wash your cauliflower until you are ready to use it.
• Store fresh cauliflower in a loosely wrapped or perforated plastic bag in the fridge. Cauliflower needs air flow, so don’t seal or knot the bag. If your cauliflower was plastic wrapped from the grocery store, just loosen up the knot.
• Cauliflower can last 3-5 days in the fridge. 
• Cauliflower still keeps well when cut into florets. You can pre-cut cauliflower into small florets and store in an airtight container in the fridge
• Frozen cauliflower can last 10-12 months in the freezer.

Seasonings that pair well with cauliflower: 

• Basil
• Chives
• Cumin
• Curry powder
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Oregano
• Paprika
• Parsley
• Thyme
• Turmeric