🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Vegetable Mini Meatballs — A Soft, Filling Main Dish for 2-Year-Olds
Soft mini meatballs for your 2-year-old, baked in the oven with ground beef, carrot and zucchini. Prepared with olive oil instead of frying, this filling main dish comes as small, easy-to-hold bites — a gentle option for your table.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 200 g Lean ground beef
- 1 piece Carrot (finely grated)
- 1/2 piece Zucchini (finely grated, excess water squeezed out)
- 1 tablespoon Finely chopped parsley
- 1 piece Egg
- 2 tablespoons Whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 pinch A tiny pinch of salt (optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Finely grate the carrot and zucchini; squeeze the excess water out of the zucchini with your hand.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, grated vegetables, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs and olive oil, and knead well by hand.
- 4
Take walnut-sized pieces of the mixture, roll them and gently flatten each one in your palm.
- 5
Arrange the meatballs on the tray and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
- 6
Let them cool to lukewarm after baking; serve to your 2-year-old in small, soft pieces and always under supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Ground beef is a valuable source of the protein and iron your 2-year-old needs during this growth period. Carrot and zucchini add vitamins, moisture and a soft texture that makes the meatballs easy to chew. Baking with olive oil instead of frying keeps the meal light. These easy-to-hold little bites also gently support self-feeding.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko, we care about simple, familiar ingredients and homemade flavors at your little one's table; preparing mini meatballs with plenty of vegetables, olive oil and no frying is a small reflection of that approach. It is important to cook the meatballs through, let them cool, and serve them in small, soft pieces, always under supervision to help prevent choking. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
128
kcal
11 g
protein
5 g
carbs
7 g
fat
1 g
fiber
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.