{"id":1118951,"date":"2019-07-22T15:34:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1118951"},"modified":"2020-05-30T16:06:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-30T21:06:55","slug":"how-to-make-zucchini-baby-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-zucchini-baby-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Zucchini Baby Food"},"content":{"rendered":"If stay up to date with food trends, you might have noticed the zucchini is having a moment<\/a>. From zucchini noodles<\/a>, or zoodles, to zucchini fries<\/a>, people everywhere are replacing their carbs with zucchini. But this vitamin-rich vegetable is more than just a food trend; it's great for baby, too!\r\n

How to Choose the Best Zucchini<\/h3>\r\nIf you've ever had a garden at home, you probably have noticed that zucchini can get big, very<\/em> big. However, the tastiest zucchini are actually on the smaller size. When they are picked young, you get that perfect mildly sweet flavor. At the grocery store, try to choose zucchini that are about six to eight inches in length and relatively thin. Look for dark green, smooth skin. Pick it up to test the weight; it should feel a little heavy for its small size.\r\n\r\nDid you know zucchini isn't the only summer squash?<\/a>\r\n

Should I Peel Zucchini for Baby Food?<\/h3>\r\nYou should leave the skin on when preparing zucchini, and this is even more important when pureeing it for baby food. Eating the skin is how baby will get all those wonderful vitamins and nutrients. Zucchini contains vitamin A, which is great for bone growth and the immune system; and it's a rich source of potassium and magnesium. When the zucchini is cooked, the skin softens, making it easy for baby to digest.\r\n

How to Make Zucchini Baby Food<\/h2>\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n