🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Vegetable Nuggets — A Soft, Colorful Main Dish for 2-Year-Olds
Made with grated vegetables, a little chicken and egg, these small nuggets bake in the oven with just a touch of oil; they can be a soft, colorful, hand-held main dish for your 2-year-old. They contain no added salt or sugar.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 60 g Boiled chicken breast (finely chopped)
- 1 small Boiled potato (mashed)
- 1 small Carrot (finely grated)
- ½ small Zucchini (grated and squeezed dry)
- 1 piece Egg
- 3 tablespoons Whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
Cook the chicken breast thoroughly and chop it very finely; boil the potato and mash until smooth.
- 3
Finely grate the carrot and zucchini; gently squeeze out the excess liquid from the zucchini.
- 4
In a bowl, mix the chicken, potato, vegetables, egg and breadcrumbs into a soft dough, then stir in the parsley.
- 5
With damp hands, form small, flat nugget shapes; keep them thin and soft rather than round and firm.
- 6
Brush them lightly with olive oil and bake at 190°C, without frying, for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.
- 7
Once cooled to lukewarm, break into small soft pieces suited to your child's chewing ability and serve under supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chicken and egg can help add a soft-textured source of protein to your child's meal. Grated carrot and zucchini can bring color and fiber along with vitamins. Baking with a little oil can offer a lighter option than frying.
Maiyko's note
The familiar “nugget” shape can be a fun way to gently introduce vegetables to your child. Keep the nuggets flat and soft; adjust their size and texture to your child's chewing ability and always serve under supervision. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
135
kcal
8 g
protein
12 g
carbs
6 g
fat
2 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.
