Toddler Meatballs with Veggies
New; May 2024

▢1/2 cup carrots, roughly chopped
▢1/2 cup parsley leaves, lightly packed
▢1 small onion, peeled and halved
▢1/2 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
▢1 pound ground beef
▢1 egg
▢2 tablespoons milk
▢1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat with nonstick spray. Place the carrots, parsley, and onion into a food processor. Grind well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the remaining ingredients and grind to combine into a smooth mixture. Portion into 2-tablespoon-size meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with warm marinara sauce and pasta (or ketchup and other simple sides!) as desired.

original: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/hidden-veggie-toddler-meatballs/

Toddler Lamb Meatballs


New: May 2024


▢1/4 cup diced onion
▢1/4 cup diced carrot
▢2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
▢1 pound ground lamb
▢1 teaspoon cumin
▢1 egg
▢1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
▢1/2 teaspoon salt
▢1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs


1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
2. Place the onion, carrot, and fresh parsley (if using) into the bowl of a food processor. Grind finely for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the lamb, cumin, egg, cheese, raisins or apricots, salt, and breadcrumbs or cornmeal and combine well for 30-60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Form into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until just starting to brown.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve with Cucumber Sauce or in your favorite marinara sauce with a sprinkle of cinnamon and cumin.
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original: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/mini-moroccan-meatballs-recipe/