🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Veggie Mini Meatballs — A Soft, Colourful Main for 2-Year-Olds
Made tender with grated vegetables, these baked meatballs are an easy-to-hold, well-loved main for little hands.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 250 g lean beef mince
- 1 small carrot (grated)
- 1/2 small zucchini (grated, squeezed dry)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- 2
In a bowl, knead the mince with the grated carrot and zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs and parsley.
- 3
Shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly.
- 4
Brush or spoon a little olive oil over the meatballs.
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked through; the centre should not stay pink.
- 6
Let cool and serve to your child in soft pieces.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Beef mince provides protein, iron and zinc, which matter at this age, while grated carrot and zucchini add both moisture and fibre. Baking lets you use less oil than frying. The soft texture suits little ones whose chewing skills are developing.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe meals should be both nourishing and joyful. Preparing the meatballs without added salt, letting the vegetables' natural flavour shine, gently develops little ones' palate. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make your baby's nutrition and health decisions in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
180
kcal
12 g
protein
11 g
carbs
9 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.
