Annabel Karmel's mini lasagne bites

Cook up a batch of Bolognese sauce and serve with spaghetti and then any leftovers can be transformed into my Mini Lasagne Bites to liven up lunchboxes. Simple yet effective, adding a little theatre to dishes can make all the difference in encouraging a fussy tot to get involved at mealtimes. Source: kidspot

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Annabel Karmel's mini lasagne bites
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
45min

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Makes
4servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.5mg

per serving

Common allergens

Egg, Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Lasagna sheets4
  • Ground beef150 g
  • Sunflower oil2 tsp
  • Onions1 pc, finely chopped
  • Carrots1/2 pc, peeled and finely diced
  • Garlic1 clove, crushed
  • Tomatoes1 x 400g tin
  • Basil2 tbs, fresh chopped
  • Cheddar cheese40 g
  • Egg1, beaten

Steps

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and carrot and fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the minced beef and brown over the heat. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the basil. Leave to cool for 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan-forced. Grease 8 deep muffin holes in a muffin tin.

  3. Slice the lasagne sheets in half to make 8 squares. Soak in boiling water for 2 minutes. Push the sheets into the muffin holes to make cups. Add the egg and half of the cheese to the mince. Spoon into the lasagne cases and top with the remaining cheese.

  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until crispy and set.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
73kcal
Protein
4.3g
Fat
3.6g
Carbs
5.9g
Calories from
  • Carbs32%
  • Protein24%
  • Fat44%

Ingredient health benefits

🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🔄 Healthy metabolism
🦠 Immune system
🦵 Cellular growth
🩸 Blood health
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🚽 Digestion
👀 Eyesight
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🦴 Bone health
🧠 Brain development
🤲 Skin health
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 4 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

73

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.6g5%
Saturated Fat 1.3g6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 25.6mg9%
Sodium 61.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 5.9g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 4.3g9%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg0%
Calcium 30mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
Potassium 121mg3%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg3%
Vitamin K 4.0mcg3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg5%
Vitamin B12 0.3mcg13%
Folate 10mcg2%
Magnesium 7mg2%
Zinc 0.8mg7%
Choline 21mg4%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.