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Junior Meatballs – Featured Healthy Recipe for Kids

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PREHEAT:  Oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit
PAN:  Baking pan or cupcake pans
2 Tbsp ketchup or tomato sauce, organic
2 Tbsp baby rice cereal or wheat germ,
organic
2 Tbsp water
Stir together in medium bowl.
3/4 pound ground round or sirloin (hormone-free)
Add to liquid in bowl.  Mix well.
1/4 cup frozen or fresh sweet peas
3 baby carrots
1 onion ring (about 2 Tbsp)
1 tomato slice from center, peeled
Chop finely.  Place in bowl with meat and   “mush” together. Roll into small balls – finger food. Place in baking pan and put into oven.  Cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on size of meatballs.  Poor excess juice away as cooking, if needed.  Serve plain, or, offer ketchup or a tomato sauce as a dip.
6 Naturally Sourced COLORS:  brown,   green, orange, white, red, tan
5 Food Groups: beef, vegetables, fruit, grains, water

PREHEAT: Oven, 350 degrees Fahrenheit
PANS/EQUIPMENT:  Baking pan or cupcake pans
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 15-20 minutes
NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4-6 or more depending on ages

2 Tablespoons ketchup or tomato sauce, organic
2 Tablespoons baby rice cereal or wheat germ, organic
2 Tablespoons water
Stir together in medium bowl.

3/4 pound ground round or sirloin (no hormones or antibiotics)
Add to liquid in bowl.  Mix well.

1/4 cup frozen or fresh sweet peas
3 baby carrots
1 onion ring (about 2 Tablespoons)
1 tomato slice from center, peeled
Chop finely.  Place in bowl with meat and   “mush” together. Roll into small balls – finger food. Place in baking pan and put into oven.  Cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on size of meatballs.  Poor excess juice away as cooking, if needed.  Serve plain, or, offer ketchup or a tomato sauce as a dip.

OPTIONS: Add herbs of your choice to meat mixture before cooking. Replace beef with ground turkey or chicken.

6 GOD-MADE FOOD COLORS:  brown,   green, orange, white, red, tan
5 FOOD GROUPS: beef, vegetables, fruit, whole grains, water, + herbs & poultry options