Cranberry and Turkey Meatballs with Veggie Puree

These tender turkey meatballs are combined with a cranberry flavor, served alongside a smooth veggie puree. This recipe is designed to be both nutritious and appealing to babies and adults alike.

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Cranberry and Turkey Meatballs with Veggie Puree
Suitable from
Stage 3 (9-12m)

Medium to prepare

Total time
45min

20 min prep

Makes
4servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.3mg

per serving

Common allergens

EggIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Ground turkey1 cup
  • Cranberries1/4 cup
  • Carrots1 piece
  • Egg white1 piece
  • Water1/2 cup
  • Cauliflower1 cup
  • Carrots1 cup
  • Water1/2 cup

Steps

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Make Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground turkey, cranberries, grated carrot, and egg white (if using). Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.

  3. Bake Meatballs: Cook for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden brown.

  4. Prepare Veggie Puree: While meatballs bake, boil cauliflower and carrots in 1/2 cup water for 15 minutes until tender.

  5. Blend Puree: Blend the cooked veggies until smooth, adding water as needed for consistency.

  6. Cool and Serve: Let both the meatballs and puree cool before serving.

Nutrition

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

Calories
37kcal
Protein
4.2g
Fat
1.7g
Carbs
1.6g
Calories from
  • Carbs17%
  • Protein44%
  • Fat39%

Ingredient health benefits

🦠 Immune system
🦵 Cellular growth
🔥 Energy
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🚽 Digestion
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
👀 Eyesight
🧠 Brain development
🦴 Bone health

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

37

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 14.5mg5%
Sodium 71.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 4.2g8%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
Potassium 100mg2%
Vitamin C 3.9mg4%
Vitamin K 2.5mcg2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg6%
Vitamin B12 0.3mcg11%
Folate 7mcg2%
Magnesium 7mg2%
Zinc 0.6mg5%
Choline 15mg3%

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