Sautéed mushrooms are one of our favorite side dishes! We love having it with eggs and toast on our Sunday breakfasts! Mushrooms can be offered to babies 6+ months old as soon as they are ready to start solids (see serving suggestions below).
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How to offer mushrooms to babies
There are several ways to offer mushrooms to babies, below are some that I have used with my son, and he absolutely loved it! You should be cautious offering mushrooms on their own as they can be chewy and challenging for new eaters to break down in their mouths.
- Sautéed mushrooms in an omelet. Cut the sautéed mushrooms into small pieces and add to a beaten egg. Use some olive oil or unsalted butter to coat the skillet, add the egg mixture and let it cook on both sides. Cut into fingers and offer to babies 6+ months.
- Puréed into mashed potatoes. Using a food processor, mix some sautéed mushrooms to mashed potatoes.
Are Mushrooms Healthy for Babies?
- Yes! Mushrooms offer protein, most B vitamins, including folate to help fuel a baby’s cellular growth, and minerals like copper, selenium, and zinc – all essential nutrients that children need to thrive. Check this article from solidstarts.com for more information.
- You should always make sure that they are fully cooked, this recipe is a great one to start!
Ingredients to Make the Best Sautéed Mushrooms
- Mushrooms
- Green onions
- Garlic powder
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Butter
Instructions
- Wash the mushrooms well with running water and cut them into ½ inch thick slices.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the mushrooms and garlic powder.
- Sauté the mushrooms with lid on, stirring occasionally, until they start releasing liquid (about 10 minutes).
- Then, remove lid and let them finish cooking until soft.
- Remove from heat, add green onions, remove portion without salt and pepper for baby (if <12m old).
- Season for the rest of the family and serve!
🥣Recipe
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed mushrooms are a great side to any main dish! Can be offered to babies 6+ months (see recipe notes for suggestions.)
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 116kcal
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby bella mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tbsp butter use unsalted for babies <12m old
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt omit for babies <12m old
- 3 tbsp green onions
Instructions
- Wash the mushrooms well with running water and cut them into ½ inch thick slices.
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the mushrooms and garlic powder.
- Sauté the mushrooms with lid on, stirring occasionally, until they start releasing liquid (about 10 min)
- Then, remove lid and let them finish cooking until soft.
- Remove from heat, add green onions, remove portion without salt and pepper for baby (if <12m old).
- Season with salt and pepper for the rest of the family and serve!
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated per serving.
- Sautéed mushrooms can be offered to babies 6+ months added to an omelet or mashed potatoes for example. Make sure that you cut into small pieces and add to the mixture, or use a food processor to mash it before adding to the preparation.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Mushrooms
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
321
mg
14
%
Potassium
531
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
132
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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