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Artichokes may be introduced as soon as your baby is ready to start solids, which is generally around 6 months of age.
Artichokes are a domesticated variety of the wild cardoon—a thistle in the sunflower family that is native to grassy fields around the Mediterranean Sea. The plant has been cultivated by humans for food and decoration since Roman times, and today there are more than 100 varieties whose artichokes range in size and vary in color from pale green to deep purple. The part of the plant that we call an “artichoke” is actually a flower, and behind its tough outer petals lies a tender bud or “heart” that has a mild herbal taste with a meaty texture. Artichoke hearts are a beloved ingredient in cooking, but the tough petals are also edible and fun to eat with older toddlers. Kids love to dip, and the petals are great vehicles for smooth sauces like aioli, salsa verde, and herb butter.
Yes! Artichokes are loaded with critical nutrients that developing babies need. Of note, the edible flower offers iron and vitamin C, along with copper, folate, magnesium, vitamins B and K, and zinc. To top it off, artichokes are a great source of antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein.
Artichokes are available fresh, frozen, or packaged in marinades or water. Fresh or frozen artichokes offer more nutrition, but canned, jarred, or tinned artichokes in water are a great choice, too. Just be sure to check the labels: some brands add lots of salt and other preservatives that are not great for babies… or adults for that matter!
If cooked to a soft consistency, artichoke hearts and the fleshy part of the petals should not pose any unusual risk. That said, an individual can choke on any food in theory. Always stay near your baby during mealtime and check out our age-appropriate serving suggestions.
For more information, visit our section on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with common choking hazards.
No. Allergy to artichoke is rare. In theory, however, an individual can be allergic to any food. As with all new foods, start by offering a small quantity of artichoke for the first couple of servings and watch closely. If there is no adverse reaction, gradually increase the quantity over future meals.
Cada bebé se desarrolla a su propio ritmo, y las sugerencias que ofrecemos sobre cómo cortar o preparar determinados alimentos son generalizaciones para una amplia audiencia.
For our littlest ones, whole, steamed artichoke hearts are fun for babies to hold and munch on. To serve, peel the artichoke petals, cut away the hairy fuzz (or choke), and remove any tough woody parts on the stem, then cook the heart until its completely soft. The heart can be served whole, sliced into strips, or mashed. As your baby develops their pincer grasp (where the pointer finger and thumb meet), try offering smaller, bite-size pieces of the heart.
Offer bite-size pieces of steamed or roasted artichoke hearts, either as finger food or with an age-appropriate fork. The flesh of a cooked artichoke heart is soft enough to easily pierce, but it will also hold up to lots of jabbing from babies as they learn to use utensils. If your baby needs help, try pre-loading the fork and resting it on the edge of the bowl for your baby to pick up. You can also hand the fork over in the air for your baby to grab. This is also a great time to fold artichoke hearts into grain dishes, pastas, spreads, and stews.
Time to play! At this age you can either go back up in size to the full artichoke heart for your toddler to bite from, offer small bite-size pieces, and explore how to eat the other parts of the artichoke. Once your child understands how to follow directions, try modeling how to eat the petals by scraping the soft flesh away from the base with your teeth. Using a different color plate as a “discard” plate may help your child understand that some parts of the leaf are for eating and some not.
Like the flesh of apples and potatoes, artichoke hearts begin to brown as soon as they are exposed to air, but acid can slow down the process. Place a bowl of ice water with sliced lemons while you’re preparing fresh artichoke hearts. Once the petals and chokes are cut away, set the hearts in the bowl until you’re ready to cook.
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