Turkey Meatballs for Babies
Introduce your little one to new foods with these turkey meatballs for babies. Filled with lean protein, great flavor and easy to make, this delicious meatball recipe will please even the most picky eater.
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Servings: 15 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium celery stalk diced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp fresh sage chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small sauce pan over high heat, add cranberries and water and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and cover with lid. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and turn off the heat. Let it cool for a few minutes. Use an immersion blender or food processor and blend cranberries until smooth. Set aside.
- In another pan, add olive oil, onion, celery, garlic powder, and black pepper over medium high heat. Sauté for about 2 minutes, or until translucent, then add fresh sage and stir for another minute.
- In a large bowl, add ground turkey, celery and onion mix, bread crumbs and cranberry sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, shape into about 2 inch size balls. Place on baking sheet layered with parchment paper.
- Set baking sheet in oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in glass containers in fridge for up to 5 days.