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Dinner
Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf
Hidden vegetables make this protein-rich meal nutritious
- Ages
- 9–12 months, 12 months+
- Time
- About 45 min
- Serves
- 6
- Iron rich
For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).
Ingredients
- 300g ground turkey
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano and basil (salt-free)
Food guides for this recipe
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 2
Mix all ingredients thoroughly
- 3
Form into mini loaves
- 4
Bake for 30-35 minutes
- 5
Check internal temperature reaches 165°F
- 6
Cool and slice into fingers
Contains common allergens
Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.
Sources
This guide is based on published guidance from:
- AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Starting Solid Foods
- ASCIA: How to introduce solid foods to babies for allergy prevention
- AAP (HealthyChildren.org): Choking Prevention
- CDC: Choking Hazards
- NHS: Foods to avoid giving babies and young children
- WHO: Guideline for complementary feeding of infants and young children 6–23 months
