Turkey Meatballs for Baby and Toddler
These meatballs are veggie packed and perfect for babies and toddlers! Serve with your favorite pasta!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium zucchini
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg whisked
- ¾ tsp italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt (optional; omit for under 1 year old)
- Sprinkle black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice zucchini into 1 inch rounds; process in food processor until minced. Remove from food processor and add to large bowl.
- Add mushrooms to food processor; process until minced. Add to bowl with zucchini.
- Using a towel, press out excess moisture from the vegetables.
- Add remaining ingredients to bowl, except for turkey. Mix well.
- Add turkey to a bowl. Using your hands, incorporate it completely with the mixture.
- Using a small cookie scoop, form meatballs and place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately, and drizzle with olive oil or add pasta sauce; or let cool and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
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Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.8g | Protein: 24.4g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 113.2mg | Sodium: 304.5mg