VegetablesModerate choking riskFrom 6 months

Green peas (boiled)

Matar

Good for:

Immunity
Growth

How to serve

Around 6 months

Blend smooth (strain skins if needed).

9 months

Flatten each pea, or mash — pincer grasp practice.

12 months+

Soft whole peas.

Recipes with green peas (boiled)

What it's good for

Per typical serving at 7–8 months (~60 g).

Immunity
- Zinc is needed for the immune system to work properly, and for growth. 24% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Zinc in diet ↗
Growth
- Protein helps the body repair cells and make new ones, and is important for growth. 29% of daily need. MedlinePlus: Protein in diet ↗

A nutrient counts when one serving gives at least 20% of the daily need (NASEM) — the bar FDA sets for “excellent source” labels. No single food does the job alone; a varied diet does.

Per 100 g

Values are for the cooked weight.

Energy	84 kcal
Protein	5.4 g
Fat	0.22 g
Carbohydrate	16 g
Fiber	5.5 g
Sugars (naturally occurring)	5.9 g
Iron	1.5 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Calcium	27 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)	40 µg
Vitamin C	14 mg
Vitamin D	0 µg
Folate	63 µg
Vitamin B12	0 µg
DHA (omega-3)	0 g
Sodium	3.0 mg
Potassium	271 mg
Magnesium	39 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central #170420 — “Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt”.