ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS
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Serves: 13-14
Ingredients
- ¼ pound lean ground turkey
- ¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons GERBER MultiGrain Cereal
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried basil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 container (3.5 ounces) 2nd Foods® Squash
Instructions
- COMBINE turkey, cereal, garlic, egg, oregano and basil lightly but thoroughly in a medium bowl. Form into one inch balls.
- HEAT oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add meatballs and cook 30-40 seconds on top and bottom or until lightly golden. Remove from skillet to a paper towel-lined plate.
- ADD tomato sauce and squash to skillet and heat over medium. Add meatballs and gently stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
- TEST temperature before serving.
Notes
TIP: FOR A DENSER MEATBALL ADD MORE CEREAL.
TIP: ADD HERBS AND SPICES THAT YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVES TO THE MEAT OR THE SAUCE. IF YOUR CHILD DISLIKES SPICES YOU CAN EASILY OMIT THEM.
TIP: ADD HERBS AND SPICES THAT YOUR LITTLE ONE LOVES TO THE MEAT OR THE SAUCE. IF YOUR CHILD DISLIKES SPICES YOU CAN EASILY OMIT THEM.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/guide-introducing-baby-food/