Baby recipe · 7–12 months
Roasted Zucchini Spears
Zucchini spears roasted until soft, with the skin left on for grip. A simple vegetable finger food.
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a tray with parchment.
- 2
Cut the zucchini in half crosswise, then into spears about the size of an adult finger. Keep the skin on.
- 3
Toss with the oil and oregano and roast 15–20 minutes, until soft enough to squash between your fingers.
- 4
Cool before serving.
Serve it by age
7–8 months
Offer whole soft spears to hold.
9–12 months
Cut soft spears into small bite-size pieces.
12 months+
Serve as a side, or chopped into pasta sauce.
health_and_safetyAllergens
None of the top 9 allergens.
sync_altSwaps
- swap_horizSteam the spears for 5–6 minutes instead.
- swap_horizUse carrot spears instead, roasted 25–35 minutes, until they squash easily between your thumb and finger (test after cooling).
kitchenStorage
Fridge 2 days.
Safety reminders
- No added salt, sugar or honey before 12 months.
- Always check texture: food should squash between your thumb and finger.
- Stay with your baby and keep them seated upright while eating.
- This recipe is general guidance for healthy, full-term babies and children. Ask your pediatrician first if your child was born early, has a medical condition, allergies or feeding difficulties (medical disclaimer).
