Turkey and Lentil Meatballs for Baby-Led Weaning
These iron-rich, easy-to-make turkey and lentil meatballs are a great first finger food option for baby-led weaning! Introducing a nice variety of tastes and textures between 6-9 months is important for oral-motor development, dexterity
and to widen a baby’s palate. These ground turkey meatballs are the perfect size and texture for a baby learning how to self-feed. They're quick to make, too!
and to widen a baby’s palate. These ground turkey meatballs are the perfect size and texture for a baby learning how to self-feed. They're quick to make, too!
Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground turkey you can use any ground meat
- 1 can lentils drained and rinsed
- 1 cup rolled oats you can substitute ½ of this for iron-fortified infant cereal if you have some that you have to use up
- 2-3 eggs
- 1 cup grated or chopped veggies I use a combo of grated carrot, chopped spinach, and grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- other dried herbs optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line or grease a baking sheet.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with clean hands.
- Form into 24 medium-sized balls and place on a lined, greased, or non-stick baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 170F.
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