Quinoa
6 months and up
⚡ Quick answer
From 6 months, quinoa can be given at a puree consistency, thoroughly washed to remove the saponins that give it a bitter taste and cooked until soft.
How to serve it by age?
6-8 months
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water and cook until soft; mash to a puree consistency and give mixed into vegetable or fruit puree.
9-11 months
Mash less for a grainy porridge consistency; you can mix it into vegetable dishes or soft meatballs.
12+ months
You can serve it from the family plate as an unsalted vegetable quinoa salad or pilaf.
📌 Watch out for these
- Before cooking, rinse the grains thoroughly with plenty of water to remove the saponins that cause the bitter taste.
- It is gluten-free and safe with respect to celiac disease.
- As one of the first grains, introduce it alone and with the 3-day rule.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.