Turkey & Beet Iron Boost Meatballs
🍲 Main DishesPrep 15 minCook 20 minFrom 6 months
Heme IronZincVitamin B12Nitrates
Contains Sesame
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Ingredients
- 250g lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup cooked grated beets (squeezed dry)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Method
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, grated beets, chopped mushrooms, tahini, and cumin until combined.
- Form into finger-length logs or meatballs depending on target age.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F).
How to serve by age
6–8 months
Shape into large oblong/finger-length logs (approx. 1.5 inches wide by 3 inches long) for palmar grasp.
9–12 months
Roll into smaller bite-sized balls or quarter cooked logs to encourage pincer grasp.
Paediatric note
Beets provide non-heme iron and nitrates; pairing turkey with beets and tahini maximizes nutrient density while keeping meat moist.
Source guidance: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/
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