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Turkey, Carrot and Zucchini Meatballs {Kid-Friendly}

Turkey and Carrot Meatballs

I am always looking for new ways to “hide” vegetables in Will’s food. He likes vegetables for the most part but sometimes just won’t eat them. We all have our days, especially toddlers!

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Meatballs are easy to make, you can freeze them and add “sneaky” things in, like veggies.

Veggies are important for children (adults too!) and their development and growth so if I can find a way to “sneak” them into a meal I jump at the chance.  Turkey, Carrot and Zucchini Meatballs are family friendly and something you can easily add into the rotation with variations.

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Other vegetables you could add in to the meatballs:

  • Grated mushroom
  • Grated cauliflower
  • Small peas
  • Diced peppers (red, orange, yellow or green)
  • Diced tomatoes

Meatball Recipe Adapted from Inspired Taste

Sauce recipe is by Julia // A Cedar Spoon

 How do you get your kids to eat more vegetables? Do you have tricks to sneak them into meals?

Julia

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Ginny McMeans

Tuesday 25th of February 2014

The kids in my family really would love this!

Nikki @Seeded at the Table

Sunday 24th of March 2013

What a great way to incorporate some veggies!!

A Cedar Spoon

Sunday 24th of March 2013

Thanks Nikki! :)

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

Saturday 23rd of March 2013

I've never had a turkey meatball that I'd been introduced to. These look so good!

A Cedar Spoon

Saturday 23rd of March 2013

Thanks Maureen. I think you would like them!

The Wimpy Vegetarian

Friday 22nd of March 2013

Ohhh, these look really wonderful! What a great way of getting some good veggies down the kids. I'm going to try it and see how it works! :-)

A Cedar Spoon

Saturday 23rd of March 2013

Thanks Susan! They are yummy and no one will even know the veggies are in there!

jessica

Friday 22nd of March 2013

You could always try making veggie balls, no meat necessary!

A Cedar Spoon

Friday 22nd of March 2013

Yes I could!