Quick and Easy Paleo Lamb Meatballs

This hugely popular first food recipe for your baby is great for the entire family and excellent for baby led weaning. It is a family favourite in my household.

Lamb meatballs are a quick and easy way to get your kids to eat some protein and vegetables all in one.

In our house, the toddler in particular loves to say no to vegetables so we have taken to hiding some in everything we can. I’d much rather vegetables were eaten on their own but I’m all for “picking my battles” and this is an instance where I’d rather hide veggies in my kid’s food than have to deal with the argument of an irrational 2 year old!

Nutritious lamb meatballs (with hidden vegetables)

 
paleo meatballs good family meal
 

Ingredients

  • 200g lamb mince

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup zucchini grated

  • 1 cup carrot grated

  • dash of sea salt

  • Italian herb mix

I always feel a bit like I’m cheating by using Italian herb mix, but I’m telling you, the kids love it and it means their dinner gets eaten. Not to mention, 2 shakes and dinner’s flavour is done.

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180 deg

  • Crack the 2 eggs and whisk them

  • Combine the meat and grated vegetables first

  • Add in the salt and herb mix

  • Finally mix through the eggs

  • Roll into meatballs - I am for child hand sized so the kids find it easy to eat

  • Drizzle some olive oil or duck fat in the tray and place meatballs onto oven proof tray

  • Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown

And finally, sit back and let the kids devour them while you get 5 minutes of peace and quiet!

These lamb meatballs are easily made paleo. You can also make them with chicken or beef mince.

If you find they don’t bind well, add another egg.

You can add any vegetables you like. Just be careful with the watery vegetables as the more you add, the more watery the whole meatball gets. Broccoli is another winner in this house.

If you need to make these egg free for egg allergies, use egg replacer mix. I don’t recommend chia egg replacement which is useful in baking.

These lamb meatballs can be adapted to a high fat low carb meal for an adult by pairing with some steamed vegetables or a salad, and dressing with some high quality olive oil (or whichever oil your preference is for).

And lastly… if you’re wanting to introduce egg to your baby, this is an easy and gentle exposure without having them eat an entire bowlful of egg in their first exposure. This is particularly important if you have a history of egg allergies in the family and you’re anxious about giving egg.

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