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Snow Peas for Babies - First Foods for Baby

When can babies eat snow peas?

Whole snow peas—aka Chinese pea pods—are a little tricky for new eaters because they are quite difficult to chew. Hungry babies may become frustrated because they may not get much food by gnawing on the tough pods, so it is best to wait to offer snow peas until your baby has mastered chewing and swallowing, usually around 12 months old. For less experienced eaters, you can offer whole pods to encourage play and practice biting: they make a fun crunch sound when bitten into!

Unlike sugar snap peas, which have a round pea inside, snow peas are thin and flat because the pods are typically harvested before the inner pea has a chance to grow. As a result, snow peas are less of a choking hazard than snap peas. Just be sure to remove the tough string that runs from tip to end before offering snow peas to your baby.

Are snow peas healthy for my baby?

Yes. Snow peas contain high levels of antioxidants, and are particularly high in vitamin C. Snow peas are also a great source of iron, B-vitamins including folate and vitamins A and K. Additionally, they’re a great source of fiber, so if your baby is backed up, snow peas might help move things along!

Are snow peas a common choking hazard for my baby?

Snow peas are not among the common choking hazards, though a baby could choke on almost any food, so always stay close. As with all vegetables and fruit, steaming or cooking snow pea pods down to a soft consistency will minimize the choking risk and help your baby consume more of them. Because the pods are tough, they can be difficult to bite through, tear, chew, and swallow, so it is best to wait until your baby is 12 months old to offer snow peas.

For more information, visit our section on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with common choking hazards.

Are snow peas a common allergen?

No, though in theory, one could be allergic to any food. If you suspect your baby is allergic to legumes, which includes beans, chickpeas, lentils, peanuts and soy, you may want to talk with an allergist before introducing snow peas just to be safe.

How do you prepare snow peas for babies with baby-led weaning?

Every baby develops on their own timeline, and the suggestions on how to cut or prepare particular foods are generalizations for a broad audience. Your child is an individual and may have needs or considerations beyond generally accepted practices. In determining the recommendations for size and shape of foods, we use the best available scientific information regarding gross, fine, and oral motor development to minimize choking risk. The preparation suggestions we offer are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for child-specific, one-on-one advice from your pediatric medical or health professional or provider. It is impossible to fully eliminate all risk of a baby or child choking on any liquid, puree, or food. We advise you to follow all safety protocols we suggest to create a safe eating environment and to make educated choices for your child regarding their specific needs. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen here.

6 to 12 months old: Hold off unless it’s just for fun. If so, a cold snow pea will feel nice on sore, teething gums!

12 to 24 months old: Offer cooked snow peas chopped into small pieces or whole for biting and tearing practice. Start by removing each pod’s string that runs from the tip to the end, then steam the pods until they’re soft. Once cool, finely chop the steamed pods and serve plain or incorporate into other dishes. You might let your baby scoop the chopped pods with their hands and fingers, or mix them into other dishes to encourage your baby to eat more of the vegetable.

For more information on how to cut food for babies, visit our page on Food Sizes & Shapes.

Snow peas are high in vitamin C, which aids non-heme iron absorption. Non-heme iron comes from plants, so serve snow peas with a high-iron plant food such as beans, broccoli, cooked leafy greens, lentils, and tofu to boost your baby’s iron levels.

Recipe: Snow Pea Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • snow peas (fresh or frozen)
  • broccoli florets
  • peanut oil
  • onion or shallot
  • ground beef (optional)
  • sesame oil or seeds

Directions

  1. Remove the stringy backbone from each pea pod. Wash the pods and place them in a steamer basket.
  2. Steam them until they’re very soft, and set aside. Steam the broccoli florets, and set aside.
  3. Finely chop one small onion or shallot.
  4. Add a splash of peanut oil to a medium skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion or shallot until it’s translucent.
  5. If you’re using ground beef, add it to the pan once the onion has softened, and cook thoroughly, breaking up the meat with a spatula to ensure no pink remains.
  6. While the meat is cooking, chop the steamed snow peas. Discard any pointy end pieces as you go. Add the chopped pods and the broccoli florets to the pan with the beef.
  7. Add a dash (or two!) of sesame oil and/or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Cook for a couple minutes more to let the flavors mingle, then turn off the heat and let cool in the pan.
  8. Serve in a bowl to encourage your baby to hand scoop.

Note: Soy sauce and fish sauce, two condiments commonly used in stir fry recipes (though not in this one) are not appropriate for babies younger than one year old as these sauces are extremely high in sodium. This includes “low sodium” soy sauce, which is still too high. Once your baby reaches 12 months old you can use small amounts of these condiments in recipes, but keep in mind that one tablespoon of soy sauce contains almost all the sodium a 12 month old can have in one day.

*This recipe contains peanut and sesame oils, which are common food allergens. We recommend separately introducing peanut and sesame to your baby, and making this dish once you’ve determined that there is no allergy.

Flavor Pairings

Snow peas are commonly used in Chinese cuisines. They taste great with other green vegetables, beef, chicken, and peanut and sesame oils.

 

Snap Peas for Babies - First Foods for Baby

When can babies eat snap peas?

Sugar snap peas are challenging for new eaters because they are difficult to chew into digestible pieces. For this reason it may be best to wait to introduce them until your baby is at least 15 months old, and probably closer to 18 months of age. You can serve whole raw sugar snap peas for fun—your babies will love the crunch sound as they bite into the pod—but be sure to serve alongside other foods in case your baby is not able to actually chew the fibrous pods.

Unlike snow peas, which are flat and wide with tiny peas inside, sugar snap peas have thick pods containing slightly larger peas, which present a choking hazard. As with all pea pods, it’s important to remove the tough stringy seam that runs from tip to end before serving.

Are snap peas healthy for my baby?

Yes. Snap peas are packed with antioxidants—particularly vitamin C. They’re also a great source of iron; vitamins A, K, and B, including folate; and fiber, which can help your baby move things along when constipated.

Snap peas are high in vitamin C, which aids in absorption of non-heme iron (from plants). Try serving sugar snap peas with a high-iron plant food such as beans, broccoli, cooked leafy greens, or lentils to boost your baby’s iron levels. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in babies between the ages of 1 and 3 and may greatly affect their growth.1 2

Are snap peas a common choking hazard for my baby?

Yes. Wait until your baby is 18 months old and has some teeth before serving whole pods. Even then, the inner peas can be a choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. To mitigate the risk, pinch the pod to smash the peas (and still serve whole) or chop up the pods.

For more information, visit our section on gagging and choking and familiarize yourself with common choking hazards.

Are snap peas a common allergen?

No, though in theory, one could be allergic to any food. If you suspect your baby is allergic to legumes, which includes beans, chickpeas, lentils, peanuts, and soy, you may want to consult an allergist before introducing sugar snap peas to be safe.

How do you prepare snap peas for babies with baby-led weaning?

Every baby develops on their own timeline, and the suggestions on how to cut or prepare particular foods are generalizations for a broad audience. Your child is an individual and may have needs or considerations beyond generally accepted practices. In determining the recommendations for size and shape of foods, we use the best available scientific information regarding gross, fine, and oral motor development to minimize choking risk. The preparation suggestions we offer are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for child-specific, one-on-one advice from your pediatric medical or health professional or provider. It is impossible to fully eliminate all risk of a baby or child choking on any liquid, puree, or food. We advise you to follow all safety protocols we suggest to create a safe eating environment and to make educated choices for your child regarding their specific needs. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen here.

6 to 9 months old: If you’d like to serve the whole snap pea for baby to munch and teethe on, flatten each pod with the back of a fork so the inner pea is less of a choking risk. Alternatively, finely chop and fold into other foods, such as ricotta cheese and grain salads.

9 to 12 months old: Offer chopped raw or cooked snap peas for baby to pick up with their developing pincer grasp. If you’d like to serve the whole snap pea for baby to munch and teethe on, flatten each pod with the back of a fork so the inner pea is less of a choking risk.

12 to 18 months old: Continue to offer bite-size pieces of raw or cooked snap peas. If your child is doing well with chopped pieces of snap pea and you feel comfortable with it, offer whole snap peas for biting and chewing practice under close supervision. If your child doesn’t seem ready for whole snap peas, do not worry; this is likely to come closer to 18 months of age.

18 to 24 months old: Offer whole, fresh snap peas to your toddler. The crunching sounds are sure to entertain and delight! As an alternative, finely chop the pods (be sure to first remove the tough stringy seam) and mix with ricotta or yogurt to increase the amount that gets into your baby’s belly.

For more information on how to cut food for babies, visit our page on Food Sizes & Shapes.

Recipe: Snap Peas with Ricotta

Age: 6 months+

Ingredients

  • Sugar snap peas
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon

Directions

  1. Wash the pods then remove the stringy seam from each one.
  2. Steam the pea pods until they’re very soft.
  3. Transfer the pods to a bowl, then add a splash of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Mix well and set aside to cool.
  4. While the sugar snap peas are cooling, add a heaping spoonful or two of ricotta cheese into your baby’s bowl (try a bowl that suctions to the table). Zest a bit of the lemon rind on top.
  5. Finely chop the cooled peas and add to your baby’s bowl with the ricotta. Serve with a pre-loaded spoon or encourage hand-scooping.

Flavor Pairings

Sugar snap peas pair well with garlic, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, and ricotta cheese, as well as proteins, like beef and chicken.

  1. Kazal, L. (2002) Prevention of Iron Deficiency in Infants and Toddlers. American Family Physician. DOI: 1;66(7):1217-1225.
  2. Baker RD, Greer FR. (2010) Committee on Nutrition American Academy of Pediatrics. Diagnosis and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia in infants and young children (0-3 years of age). Pediatrics. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2010-2576

Peas complementary foods - Encyclopedia Baby food

Levchuk Victoria © peas

Peas in complementary foods are necessary for a small child. For diversity and health. Strictly speaking, green peas are not a vegetable. It is part of the legume family, it is a plant that produces pods with seeds inside. Lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peanuts are also legumes.

However, green peas are usually cooked and sold as vegetables. You can find it frozen, fresh or canned.

The nutritional value of peas is amazing considering the small size of the peas. Did you know that one cup of peas contains more protein than a tablespoon of peanut butter, as well as calcium, vitamins A and C, and iron. These wonderful little vegetables are a great first green food for a baby as they are both nutritious and delicious.

Types of peas

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Since childhood I know that peas can be different. There are sweet varieties that are grown for salad or just to eat, and there are varieties that are good to dry and eat in the winter.

Peas are one of the earliest spring ripening crops that can be used in all kinds of culinary dishes.

Peas are fairly easy to grow. The hardest part of growing peas is choosing which variety to grow. There are basically three types of peas: sugar, shelling and brain peas. There are also fodder varieties , but we will not discuss them here. Each goes by several names, which makes the choice even more confusing. But it is important for us to know their differences.

Sugar variety is the sweetest and is eaten fresh with the pod.

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Peeling variety is used for conservation, long-term storage, it makes delicious soup in winter. Brain peas are always canned.

Pea season from the beginning of June to July, depends on the strip of Russia. In our south, children can already buy from mid-May.

History of peas

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When exactly peas were first discovered remains a mystery, however, there are many assumptions. For example, the first appearance of the pea is thought to have been in Central Asia, especially in Burma and Thailand or Afghanistan, the eastern edge of the Mediterranean basin, and the mountain ranges and plateaus of Ethiopia.

Fossilized pea pods found in Switzerland date back to 10,000 years ago. In the 3rd century BC, Theophrastus mentions peas that were sown in the later winter. Pea cultivation is believed to have spread to India, China and Europe in the 2nd millennium BC. Roman legionaries harvested wild peas to supplement their diet in the 1st century BC.

Green Peas Complementary Food

Peas were brought to North America by Christopher Columbus in 1942, where they were quickly adopted by Native Americans. During the Middle Ages, peas were a stable food that kept hunger at bay, and during the early modern era in Europe, unripe fresh peas were prized as a gourmet meal.

Peas became famous in Russia only in the 18th century. It was grown throughout Russia, both in the fields and in the gardens.

Green peas “walked” along the roads of Russia, because they were planted along the roads so that travelers could eat. In Russia, about 200 million cans are canned a year, probably because of the Olivier salad.

Benefits of peas

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Compared to vegetables like carrots, peas have higher protein levels. In addition, Pea is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, iron, folate, thiamine, vitamin C and manganese. It also has a high level of vitamin K. One of the health benefits of green peas is blood sugar control.

Peas also contain a unique range of health-promoting phytonutrients. One of these phytonutrients, a polyphenol called coumestrol, has recently come to the fore in research to protect against stomach cancer. A study in Mexico City found that daily consumption of green peas, along with other legumes, reduced the risk of stomach cancer, especially when the daily intake of coumestrol from these legumes was approximately 2 milligrams or more. Since one cup of green peas contains at least 10 milligrams of coumestrol, it will not be difficult for us to get these wonderful health benefits.

Don't forget the unique phytonutrients in green peas that provide us with key antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Some researchers are now suggesting that the link between consumption of green peas and legumes and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes may be due not only to the relatively low glycemic index of green peas (around 45-50), fiber or protein in the composition, but also to unusual combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.

minerals and vitamins peas

peas for children

Green peas stand out as an organic food. Agricultural research has shown that planting peas can provide important benefits to the soil. First, peas belong to a category of crops called "nitrogen-fixing" crops. With the help of bacteria in the soil, peas and other crops can extract nitrogen gas from the air and convert it into more complex and usable forms. This process increases the nitrogen content of the soil without the need to add fertilizer. Peas also have a relatively shallow root system that can help prevent soil erosion, and once the peas are harvested, plant debris tends to break down relatively easily to enrich the soil. Finally, crop rotation of peas with other crops has been shown to reduce the risk of pest problems.

Complementary Peas

Although Green Peas are extremely low fat foods (approximately one-third of a gram of fat per cup), the type of fat and fat-soluble nutrients they contain is impressive. Recent studies have shown that green peas are a reliable source of omega-3 fats in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

One cup of green peas contains approximately 30 mg of ALA. About 130 mg of the essential omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, can also be found in a cup of green peas. This very low but high-quality fat content helps us get important fat-soluble nutrients from this legume, including significant amounts of beta-carotene and small but valuable amounts of vitamin E.

So let's not neglect green peas in summer and dry peas in winter. In the diet of children, this is a very useful product.

peas for children

Green peas cannot be a first food because they cause discomfort and gas. Russian pediatricians advise introducing green peas to children after 10-12 months, and American pediatricians - after 8 months.

Beans should not be given more than 2 times a week.

Dishes from mature peas can only be given after 2 years of age in soups. Canned peas can be given after 3 years. A portion of the first complementary foods is not more than 30-50 grams, if the child has digestive problems, then let the portion be smaller so that the body gets used to it faster.

Children under 2-3 years old can eat green peas up to 80 grams. Mature grains are given in an amount of not more than 100 grams after 3 years.

Fresh peas can be offered from 2-2.5 years old, only young sweet varieties.

Green peas are considered a hypoallergenic product, so they can be safely given to a child.

green peas complementary foods

pea puree

There is an opinion of doctors that it is better to give green peas up to 12 months so that the body learns to digest it, because it will be more difficult to do it later.

The first feeding with green peas comes in the form of mashed potatoes, which are boiled until cooked and rubbed through a sieve, so it is better absorbed.

Ruth Yaron's Super Nutrition for Your Baby states that whole green peas are dangerous for children under three years of age and should be given mashed, ie. crush with a regular fork. I usually just crush them with my fingers before giving them to a child. But we eat it instead of popcorn, so this way, I peel off the green shell, squeeze it with my fingers and give it, this is enough for a two-year-old child so that he does not choke.

Pea soup with smoked meats is best introduced to a child at the age of 5.

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Allergy to green peas and peas

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Peas come in several varieties, but green and yellow peas are the most commonly consumed. Pea allergy exists but is not very common. In most cases, pea allergies in children are due to cross-reactivity between peas and other legumes. It is also important to cancel that green peas are considered hypoallergenic , but mature peas are already included in the middle group of allergenic products .

Children may be allergic to peas, especially if they have had an allergic reaction to other legumes. Legumes is a family of products that includes peas, chickpeas, peanuts, beans and lentils, etc.

There is a high degree of cross-reactivity between lentils, chickpeas and peas. In addition, pea allergy can also occur due to IgE-mediated (antibody-mediated) cross-reactivity between peas and peanuts.

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A child's body can react to such allergens in peas as isoflavone reductase, globulin, glutelin, vikilin, vivilin. And most importantly, these allergens are resistant to heat and chemical treatment.

Cases of reactions to the inhalation of vapors from cooking peas have been observed. Cases of allergies to boiled peas have also been reported, but no allergies to green peas have been found in these patients.

There is a chance for a child to become allergic to peas over a period of time, especially if the portion is too large. But before giving peas to a child, it is recommended to consult a doctor and always adhere to the 4-7 day waiting rule when peas are introduced into complementary foods or any other food in the diet. It is better to give less than more.

Pea allergy symptoms vary among children. Some symptoms may be mild, while others may be severe. Mild symptoms include rashes, hives, itching in the mouth, throat, lips or entire face, stomach cramps, vomiting and coughing, etc.

Severe symptoms include shortness of breath, shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat, anaphylactic shock which can cause choking and severe breathing difficulties.

It is best to seek medical attention regardless of mild or severe allergy symptoms. Timely action will help to avoid complications, as well as help in diagnosis and treatment.

How to give green peas to children?

For the first feeding green peas should be boiled in clean water. Beat with a blender and give in the form of pea puree. Babies love bright green puree because of its sweet taste and smooth texture. Depending on how much your child eats, you can store the puree in small bags, ice cube trays, or in a zip-lock freezer bag. Up to 2 years, it is better to give the child only in the form of baby puree. Either neat or mixed with other vegetables.

Why love pea puree?

green peas for children
  • Versatility: Ideal as a first bean puree for children and as an addition to a range of dishes. It is worth trying to serve peas with fish, seafood, chicken or use as a sauce.
  • A sensory explosion: pea puree hits all the senses, from delicious taste, fresh aroma to bright green color.
  • Quick and easy to prepare : Prepare a gentle puree in less than ten minutes.
  • Available all year round : Using frozen peas means the family can enjoy this puree no matter the season.
  • Freezing : frozen peas are ideal, either pureed or as peas.

How to select and store peas

Only about 5% of grown peas are sold fresh. The rest are either frozen, or canned, or dry.

green peas for children

When purchasing fresh green peas , we are looking for strong pods, velvety and smooth. Their color should be a lively medium green. Those whose green color is particularly light or dark, or yellow, whitish or mottled grey, should be avoided. Also, don't choose pods that are swollen, soaked in water, or have mold residue. The pods should contain peas of sufficient quantity and size so that they do not have a lot of empty space. It is enough to shake the pod to understand whether it is empty or full. All varieties of fresh peas should be stored in the refrigerator, as the heat will speed up the formation of sugar in the starch.

Unwashed peas stored in the refrigerator in a bag or unsealed container will keep for several days. Peas are not stored in a pod for a long time, so if you bought a lot, then it is better to peel them and store green peas separately in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6-12 months.

green peas complementary foods

Unlike round pea pods, sweet pea pods are flat. Choose the smaller size as they tend to be sweeter.

To check the quality of peas, just open one of them and make sure that it is fresh. They should be bright green in color, firm and plump.

Dry peas must be stored in a dry, dark place, preferably in glass. If peas are bought by weight, then we look at the peas themselves so that they are the same color, dry, without mold and dampness, without pests. You can store about 12-24 months, depending on the variety of peas.

Pesticides and peas

Peas in Russia are classified as products with a low pesticide index, apparently because they are relatively easy to grow in any of our territories, they are not whimsical, there is water and sun, they will be happy.

But in 2019, Rospotrebnadzor identified a pesticide, the herbicide 2,4-D acid, in the Mistral brand of peas. Hope they fixed it.

Of course, it is better for children to buy an organic product that is grown without pesticides and nitrates.

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Contraindications

Peas are a difficult product to digest, which complicates the work of the child's gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, if children suffer from colitis or enteritis, then you should refrain from the early introduction of peas into complementary foods and consult a doctor. Also, peas can increase gas formation, which will lead to abdominal pain. With frequent diarrhea or constipation, it is also not advisable to give peas in large portions. Green peas are not recommended for kidney disease. Boiled peas also contribute to an increase in uric acid in the body and the accumulation of salts. You can not this product with diseases such as cholecystitis, nephritis, kidney stones, increased blood clotting, gout and any intestinal diseases.

Suggested way of consumption

Pea and rice broth

Steaming or roasting green peas is an easy and healthy way to prepare this vegetable. Throwing peas in ice water after cooking makes for an even smoother puree for your baby! Peas are sweet and delicious, and can be added to children's meals for a nutritional boost.

Up to 1 year, green peas can only be boiled or baked in the oven, and then made into baby puree. After a year, you can cook soups or add 1/3 of green peas to mashed potatoes, you get an interesting color and taste.

The most common cooking method is traditional, when used in combination with vegetables or potatoes. Boiled peas are also often used in salads or with rice. A well-known option is cooking green peas with meat stewing method . Another alternative would be Pea Soup or Delicious Vegetable Puree. In Russia, you can also find pies with peas, pate, pancakes, cutlets, cereals, etc.

My favorite recipe for baby puree is to mix peas and other vegetables in a 1:3 ratio, about 1/3 of a pea. And add the fried onions before beating until smooth. It turns out tasty and satisfying.

Freezing peas

Peas are ideal for freezing. It does not lose taste, texture and smell. What more could you ask for? It can be frozen as green peas or boiled as a soup dressing. I already wrote about pea soup with bacon, how I freeze it in the form of a soup base.

Children's green peas are easy to freeze. In season, green sweet peas are bought, which get rid of the pod, and the peas are washed, dried, and then frozen in special bags. About 600 grams of green peas are enough for me for the winter. I cook soups with it, I make Olivier. Honestly, I stopped buying canned peas. Boiled and put in a salad, more benefits. You can store frozen peas for about 6-12 months. Moreover, it behaves perfectly, ice rarely forms on it, especially if it is frozen correctly.

Someone likes to blanch peas for 1-2 minutes, the shelf life is longer, but I don’t have it for more than 6-8 months.

In general, I recommend frozen over canned peas and acknowledge the benefits of fresh over frozen. Therefore, it is possible to buy fresh green peas, then we buy it, there is no way, we take frozen.

Why is it better to freeze it yourself in summer? But because the stores already sell old green peas. It is not as tender, it is suitable for soups, but not for baby food or salad. Therefore, in the summer I myself choose green peas, I am engaged in separation and freezing.

How to prepare green peas for children?

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Remove green peas from their pod, rinse under running water.

Steam: Put the peas in the slow cooker or steamer and cook for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the variety of peas.

Boil: Put the peas in boiling water, cook over high heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Depends on the youth of the peas, the younger, the less time is needed for cooking. Ready peas are tender, it is important that the shell should not burst.

Bake: Peas are baked in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, you can add a little butter for a nice taste.

After cooking the green peas, hold them under cold running water for about 3 minutes to make the puree more tender.

Preparing puree: Put the cooked boiled peas in a blender and blend until smooth. You can add liquids or breast milk. For children 10-12 months old, you can additionally pass pea puree through a plastic sieve.

How to prepare ripe peas for children?

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Mature peas must be soaked before cooking. Ideal for the night, but can be for a couple of hours. Soaking reduces the cooking time by 20-40 minutes. Then you can simply boil in water, the cooking time is up to 2 hours, depending on the degree of splitting of peas.

But I cook all legumes differently. On my site I have already written about this method, but I will repeat.

I throw soaked peas into boiling water. I put in 2 times more water. For about 1 cup of peas, 2 cups of water. And then I cook it for 5 minutes. I usually do this in the morning or at night. To forget about peas for a few hours. After 5 minutes of simmering or boiling, I wrap the pot in something warm and forget about it. Usually about 4 hours of slow cooling is enough for the peas to reach readiness. Very convenient way, economical in terms of electricity.

Finger food and green peas

Green pea puree

Only green peas are suitable for finger food (simply because they are tastier and brighter). It is most often chosen by mothers for tweezing. It is ideal to take peas with your fingers and send them to your mouth. Up to 2-2.5 years, it is better to take boiled green peas of sweet varieties, after which you can take fresh ones.

In principle, many doctors are sure that after 12 months it is already difficult to choke on a small pea, but they still advise crushing them with a fork, in order to avoid various situations with suffocation. We also crush fresh peas for the first time.

It is also important to know that if a child swallows a whole pea, then its size allows you to go out naturally in a few days.

Ready-made baby food from peas

Soup from peas

Mostly green peas are found in ready-made baby food, but peas can also be found in multicomponent purees. In its pure form, puree was discontinued. On the websites of baby food manufacturers, green peas are not presented in the line of one-component purees. Previously, he was at Grandma's Lukoshka, Hipp, Gerber.

gerber

  • Puree green peas-Brookoli-Kabachki, from 6 months, 125 grams
  • Puree vegetables with pieces of beef with 12 months 190 grams

    • HIPP
  • 4 - soup with chicken, from 7 months 190 g
  • Assorted vegetable puree from 7 months 125 g
  • Vegetable puree-noodles-chicken from 1 year 220 g (peas)

Sempler

  • from 12 months 190 gram
  • Puree vegetables with beef meatballs, from 9 months 190 gram
  • Sauteed vegetables with sea bass from 12 months 190 gram
  • Puree potato-vegetable-chicken ragout from 12 months 190 gram
  • Heinz puree 9015 pasta navy with pieces from 10 months 190 grams (peas)

    • Foods that go well with peas:

    green pea soup
    • carrots,
    • cauliflower,
    • potatoes,

      The protein content of green peas is comparable to that of beef, yet it is well digestible. It also contains a large amount of vitamin C and selenium, and it is recommended to introduce it into the children's diet to prevent anemia. So when can you introduce green peas to baby food?

      Read also: At what age can you give tomatoes to children

      When to introduce green peas into complementary foods for a child

      Complementary foods: green peas

      Green peas can be introduced into complementary foods for a child not earlier than 8 months. It is from this age that the baby's pancreas already begins to produce the enzymes necessary for the digestion of foods such as peas.

      Until this time, the child's gastrointestinal tract is not yet ready to digest green peas. With the early introduction of green peas into complementary foods, every time you give it to your child, the baby’s gastrointestinal tract will react with gas formation, flatulence, and constipation. This is due to the fact that the necessary enzymes will not have time to be synthesized in the right amount at the right time.

      The first bean dish for babies is mashed green peas. It has a delicate texture and is completely hypoallergenic, so fresh green pea puree can be given even to children with a predisposition to allergies.

      Green pea puree contains pectin (a natural prebiotic) and vegetable fibers that contribute to the normalization of intestinal and stool microflora.

      Raw green peas can be given to a child only after 1-1.5 years, when he has already learned to chew thoroughly.

      Read also: When can you give your child bell peppers

      Puree from fresh green peas (Recipe)

      baby food, then:

      1. Soak pea pods in water for 5-7 minutes.
      2. Next, puree the green peas in a blender.

      First, give your baby 5 g green pea puree (approximately 1 teaspoon).

      If well tolerated, you can increase the dose by 5 g every 3 days.

      The maximum dose for an 8-month-old child is 30-50 g.

      Green Pea, Spinach and Apple Puree Recipe

      Ingredients: Apple + Spinach + Green Peas

      You will need:

      • 2 apples;
      • 1/4 cup spinach;
      • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen green peas.

      Preparation:

      1. Peel and cut apples.
      2. Place all ingredients in a steamer (or pot over boiling water), cover and cook for 10 minutes.
      3. Let cool. Transfer all ingredients to a blender and puree for 30 seconds or until smooth, adding water from the double boiler (1/4 cup) if needed.

      Puree can be stored for 4 days in the refrigerator or 4 months in the freezer.

      puree made of green peas, fenhel and peach (recipe)

      Recipe for puree made of green peas, fennel and peach

      Ingredients: Fennel + green peas

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    • 1 ​​fennel bulb;
    • 2 cups fresh or frozen peach;
    • 1 ​​cup green peas.

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