Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs with hidden veggies and extra iron, perfect for babies and kids.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 21 g baby oatmeal
Veggies
- 1/2 onion
- 1 carrot
- 3 brussels sprouts
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices
- paprika
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mince or food process the onion, carrot, brussels sprouts, and garlic.
- Add in ground turkey, egg, ricotta, and baby oatmeal.
- (Optional) Add in a pinch of paprika and black pepper.
- Mix!
- Portion into balls on a greased baking tray. I used olive oil and made ~1.5” balls.
- Bake until internal temperature reaches 165F, around 25-30 minutes depending on the size of your meatballs. Serve in an age-appropriate format for your baby.
Notes
• To make egg-free, use a flax “egg”
• To make dairy-free, omit the cheese or use a vegan substitute (watch the sodium if making for baby)
• To make dairy-free, omit the cheese or use a vegan substitute (watch the sodium if making for baby)