Turkey Vegetable Meatballs

Name: Turkey Vegetable Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 120g ground Turkey; 1 small Carrot; 1 small Zucchini; 1 Egg

12+ monthsFinger Food

15 minPrep

20 minCook

10Servings

MediumDifficulty

Soft baked meatballs with hidden vegetables and lean turkey, perfect for toddler self-feeding.

Allergens

Eggs

Choking Hazard: Hard Foods

Raw carrots, raw apple chunks, whole nuts, and other hard foods must be cooked until soft or finely ground for infants and toddlers.

Source: CDC Choking Prevention Guidelines

Cook Eggs Thoroughly

Eggs must be fully cooked (no runny yolks or whites) when served to infants and young children to prevent Salmonella infection.

Source: FDA Food Safety

Eczema or Food Allergy? Ask Your Doctor First

If your baby has eczema or a known food allergy, check with your doctor before introducing this food.

Source: NIAID Addendum Guidelines 2017 / AAP 2019 / ASCIA

Ingredients

Turkey120g ground
Carrot1 small
Zucchini1 small
Egg1

Steps

1Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
2Grate 1 small carrot and 1 small zucchini.
3Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini.
4Combine 120g ground turkey with grated vegetables.
5Add 1 beaten egg and 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.
6Mix well and season with a tiny pinch of herbs.
7Roll into small bite-sized balls.
8Place on a lined baking sheet and bake 18–⁠20 minutes.