Beef and Courgette Weaning Meatballs

A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re als...A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re also a great option for the rest of the family, simply keep some aside unsalted for your baby. Read more A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re also a great option for the rest of the family, simply keep some aside unsalted for your baby. A nice fingerfood option for little ones. We mix the beef with grated courgette and onions which not only adds fibre, it keeps them moist. They’re also a great option for the rest of the family, simply keep some aside unsalted for your baby.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
10 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Contains
Courgette, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, Garlic
Ingredients
Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste
Contains
Courgette, Tomato, Onion, Oregano, Garlic
Ingredients
Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste

Ingredients

Makes 25
courgette
grated
white onion
grated or finely diced
garlic cloves
finely grated
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried)
beef mince
sundried tomato paste

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2

Squeeze the excess liquid from the grated courgette and onion. If you have a muslin bag you can use this, of not simply use your hands or press it into a fine sieve.

3

Place the courgette, onion, and all other ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.

4

Shape into balls about the size of a golf ball, or weighing about 25g each.

5

Bake for 10 minutes, until darkened and firm. If in doubt, cut one open to make sure the flesh is no longer pink.

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Recipe by Dr Rupy Aujla and in the categories: Courgette, Kid Friendly, Dinner
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