🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Cheesy Veggie Baked Mini Meatballs – Perfect for Little Hands
Made with ground beef, grated carrot, and ricotta cheese, these mini baked meatballs are a nutritious and delicious main dish alternative for children aged 2 and up.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten, egg, dairy
Ingredients
- 250 g lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 1 piece carrot (grated)
- 1 piece egg
- 3 tbsp whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 pinch garlic powder
Directions
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1) Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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2) Finely grate the carrot and gently squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean cloth.
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3) In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ricotta cheese, grated carrot, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, and garlic powder; knead with your hands until you have a uniform mixture.
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4) Pinch off walnut-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls; you should get approximately 18–20 mini meatballs.
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5) Arrange the meatballs on the prepared tray and lightly brush them with olive oil.
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6) Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
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7) After removing from the oven, let them cool for 5 minutes and serve with plain yogurt or tomato purée.
⚕️ 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.
