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Mediterranean turkey meatballs
Mix turkey mince with red peppers and lemon zest for quick kid-friendly Mediterranean meatballs. They make an easy dinner for toddlers and baby-led weaning, and are a perfect portable snack for when you're on the go
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Ready in 30 minutes
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Cooking time 20 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Makes 14 meatballs
Ingredients
- 450g minced turkey breast meat
- 25g wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 100g tzatziki sauce, to serve
- A sprig of fresh dill (use dried if you don't have fresh), (optional, to garnish)
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional, to garnish)
Method
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1
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C/gas 6. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
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2
Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
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Roll the mixture into 14 golf ball-sized meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce, garnished with dill and lemon zest, if desired.
