Can Babies Eat Eggplant?

Eggplant, also called aubergine or brinjal is a plant species in the Solanaceae family. The Solanum melongena is grown all around the world for its edible fruit. Although eggplants are often considered a vegetable, they are botanically berries. They are related to tomatoes and potatoes. They are mostly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in cuisines, because of its capability to absorb oils and flavors, even though nutritionally they are low in macronutrient and micronutrient contents. Eggplants were domesticated in Asia.

Eggplants are rich in calories, carbs, fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, calcium and vitamins A, K.

Can 7 Month Eat Eggplant?

Babies usually start eating solid foods at the age of 6 months, but it is better for them to introduce eggplants into their diets later on, between 8 -10 months. If your baby has had digestive problems, it is recommended that you offer it without the skins. Eggplants can be steamed, sautéed, pureed or baked. Other foods that mix well with eggplants are: green beans, carrots, cheese, brown rice, lentils or pasta.

Can Babies Eat Eggplant Seeds ?

The seeds of eggplants are edible, but they have a bitter taste. If the eggplant is smaller, it should have softer seeds, but if you get a bigger eggplant, just cut the seeds out of it.

Naked Eggplant and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 eggplant, grated cheese – as much as desired, olive oil, basil (optional).

Preheat the oven. Slice the eggplant into quarters, brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with some basil or not, as you see fit. Bake for 30 minutes, until the eggplant tenders. Sprinkle with the grated cheese, once the eggplant is taken out of the oven, or take the eggplant out earlier, sprinkle with cheese, and put it back for a few minutes. Dice the eggplant for finger food.