Steamed courgette sticks
- Age: 6–8 months (First tastes)
- Texture: Finger food
- Prep: 3 min
- Cook: 8 min
- Makes: plenty
Ingredients
- 1 courgette
Contains: None of the common allergens
Method
- Cut the courgette into finger-length sticks, skin left on for grip.
- Steam 6–8 minutes until soft but still holding together.
- Cool and hand over one at a time.
Safety: Sticks, never rounds. Always sit your baby upright and stay with them while they eat.
Storage: Fridge 1 day.
Tip: Softer than carrot, so an easy first stick. The skin side gives a little grip on an otherwise slippery vegetable.
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