1mediumcooked beets, shred on large holes of box grater (about ¾ cups), squeeze out excess liquid
½teaspoonolive oil
½cup finely chopped onion
1cupfinely chopped mushrooms
½teaspoon cumin
1egg,beaten
1tablespoontahini
1tablespoonlemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit
Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook onion and mushrooms until softened, 3-5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix using your hands being careful not to overwork the meat.
Shape into small-sized balls (see note). Place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Using a thermometer, make sure the internal temperature has reached 165F.
Notes
For younger babies (6-8 months), shape into larger meatballs - 1.5 inch or so. Bake for 20-25 minutes.Ground turkey. Feel free to swap with chicken, pork, or beef.Vegetables. Again, you can use whatever you have on hand. Mushrooms are the only non-animal food source of vitamin D, which is very important for babies (for all ages, really). It also helps bulk up the volume, making a pound of meat go a long way.Beets. You can use raw beets but cooking them will make the meatballs more moist for the baby. See below for instructions on how to cook them.Tahini. A great source of healthy fats, which babies really need! It imparts a subtle nutty flavor which is divine! If there's a sesame allergy, you can substitute with other nut butters (make sure to thin out) or other seed butter.