These tender, golden-baked meatballs are the perfect balance of savoury and sweet, a wholesome little bite packed with goodness for your growing bub. Juicy grass-fed lamb pairs beautifully with naturally sweet apricots and carrot, creating a nutrient-rich snack that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Each bite is loaded with essential nutrients to support your little one’s growth and development. Lamb is a fantastic source of iron and zinc, helping support healthy brain development, red blood cell formation and a strong immune system. Carrots add a dose of vitamin A for healthy eyesight and skin, while apricots bring natural sweetness along with vitamin C and potassium, important for iron absorption and nerve function. The addition of cheddar cheese contributes calcium and protein for building strong bones and muscles, and egg helps bind everything together while adding even more high-quality protein and choline for brain health.
Apricot Lamb Meatballs
These bite-sized meatballs are perfect for baby-led weaning, toddler snacks, or even family meals. Serve them warm with cucumber slices and tomato sauce, or add them to your favourite tomato-based pasta dish for a nourishing twist.
- Author
- Nourishing Group
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 15 meatballs
- Category
Snacks
Ingredients
- 4 x 30g Nourishing Bubs Grass-Fed Lamb Puree Cubes
- 2 x 25g Nourishing Bubs Carrot Cubes
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced dried apricots (pure apricots, no preservatives)
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- Optional: cucumber slices (cut in thin half-moon slices) and tomato sauce to serve.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with a baking sheet.
- Microwave beef cubes for 1 min.
- Microwave carrot cube in 30 sec increments.
- Place the lamb, carrot, onion, Italian herbs, cumin, egg, cheese, apricots and breadcrumbs in a food processor and combine well for 30-60 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Roll a tablespoon of mixture, form into bite-sized balls and place on the baking tray.
- Bake for 18-20 mins, or until just starting to brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
- Serve with cucumber slices and tomato sauce.