kid-friendly turkey meatballs

Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs: Made with Love and Hidden Veggies

Parents! I have a recipe that I think you and your family will love. It’s a kid-friendly turkey meatballs recipe that is not only delicious, but also a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids’ diet.

I have a toddler and let’s be real – getting toddlers to eat vegetables can be a challenge. But as a mom, it’s important to make sure that our kids are getting the nutrients they need to grow up strong and healthy.

That’s why I love these kid-friendly turkey meatballs! Your kids won’t even notice that they’re eating vegetables!

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Ingredients

  • Oil spray
  • 1 1/4 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly spray a non-stick baking sheet with oil.
  3. In a food processor, combine the celery and carrot and mince (2/3 cup).
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, panko crumbs, egg, onion, celery and carrot mixture, and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Using clean hands, mix until combined. Roll the mixture (1/8 cup each) into meatballs.
  6. Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 16 to 18 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately, with pasta if desired.

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