🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Gentle Baked Mini Meatballs — a Soft, Satisfying Main Course for Age 2
Enriched with carrot, courgette and parsley, these soft baked mini meatballs make a satisfying, colourful main course for your 2-year-old little one. No frying — a gentle, measured recipe.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 200 g Lean beef mince
- 1 medium Carrot (finely grated)
- 1 small Courgette (finely grated, excess water squeezed out)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 piece Egg
- 2 tablespoons Wholewheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Finely grate the carrot and courgette; gently squeeze the excess water from the courgette with a clean cloth.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the beef mince, grated vegetables, parsley, egg and breadcrumbs, and mix until you have a soft mixture.
- 4
Take walnut-sized pieces and shape soft, finger-thick mini meatballs that your little one can hold comfortably.
- 5
Arrange the meatballs on the tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 18-20 minutes, until cooked all the way through.
- 6
Before serving, make sure the meatballs are warm and cut them into age-appropriate small bites.
- 7
To reduce the risk of choking, always feed your little one while seated and under adult supervision.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Beef mince is a rich source of the protein and iron that matter at this age. Carrot and courgette add colour, fibre and a gentle flavour, while baking uses less fat than frying. With their soft, hold-in-the-hand texture, these meatballs can gently support your little one's self-feeding skills.
Maiyko's note
Choosing fresh mince from a trusted source keeps this recipe as natural as possible. At Maiyko we believe in softness at the table and on the skin alike; organic cotton bibs gently accompany these shared meals. Health Note: This content is for information only; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician. Introduce each new food one at a time, three days apart.
Nutrition per serving
135
kcal
12 g
protein
5 g
carbs
8 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.