I know, I know...two posts in one night is a record lately. I have been taking tonnes of pictures as usual, but cannot find the time to post them for you. I wanted to share this recipe that I found on Parents.com because Hudson loves these and since you'll be watching him for two nights this weekend and four nights in January, it will give you something special to make for him!
Veggie-Filled Meatballs
The key here is making the mixture ahead of time and letting it sit (in the fridge). I tried to speed it up once and cook them right after mixing and they were too crumbly for him to pick up...he ended up just smooshing them like playdoh in his fingers!
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 c applesauce
1/2 c shredded carrot
1/2 c chopped spinach
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 whole wheat bread crumbs
Mix together the egg, applesauce, spinach, onions, salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix together the turkey and breadcrumbs. Then fold the egg mixture into the turkey mixture and blend them well. Cover the bowl and through it in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight. (Like I said, this is important to do! The breadcrumbs absorb the moisture and flavour).
When you're ready to cook them, pre-heat your oven to 450. Take the mixture out and shape it into mini balls (1 inch is suggested...mine are prob about 2 inches!) and place them on a baking pan. Cook them for 8-10 minutes until there is no pink inside.
You can serve these meatballs as is, with a pasta sauce or throw them on a pizza. Hudson eats them plain, but has had them with pasta shells and sauce too and he gobbles them right up! Rob really likes them too with his spaghetti. I am loving that I can now cook one thing for everyone at the table! Woo hoo!
xoxo moi