Mozzarella and raw green bean meatballs
Mozzarella and raw green bean meatballs A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mozzarella and green bean meatballs with chervil. SAFETY: watch out for lactose (mozzarella is dairy), CUT GREEN BEANS LENGTHWISE (choking hazard), watch out for gluten (wheat flour).
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Mozzarella and green bean meatballs with chervil. SAFETY: watch out for lactose (mozzarella is dairy), CUT GREEN BEANS LENGTHWISE (choking hazard), watch out for gluten (wheat flour).
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g mozzarellaAlternative: ground beef 🍽️ 80 g green beansAlternative: tomato 🍽️ 50 g wheat flourAlternative: brown rice 🍽️ 30 g green beansAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g chervilAlternative: nutmeg 🍽️ 50 g plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 199 kcal
Protein 8 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 3 g 1
CHECK freshness of the mozzarella (smell, texture) Break the mozzarella into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) WASH green beans thoroughly Cut green beans LENGTHWISE into thin strips (CRITICAL - whole beans are choking hazard) Cook the wheat flour as a porridge (5 min)
Reserve the tender green bean tips (vitamin C)
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature) Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT serve if baby is lactose-allergic Do NOT serve if baby is gluten-allergic CRITICAL: never serve whole green beans Do not cut too large: choking hazard Always cook green beans well Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner strips CRITICAL: confirm NO lactose AND NO gluten allergy before serving ALWAYS cut green beans lengthwise Never serve whole green beans Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked wheat flour porridge and green bean strips in a large bowl Add the mozzarella pieces and chopped bean tips, mix gently Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and chervil Mix with a wooden spoon Shape meatballs with damp hands (diameter 3 cm) Coat each meatball with a thin layer of wheat flour Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: mozzarella breaks Do not add too much flour: meatballs become too dense Do not forget to make meatballs compact: otherwise they crumble Do not make meatballs too big: max 4 cm diameter Do not leave air in the meatballs Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the meatballs won't stick Make small round meatballs for finger food Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger meatballs 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the meatballs leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 14 min Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the chervil sauce: yogurt + chervil + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the meatballs when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: meatballs become hard Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) Always check green beans are well cooked Check cooking: golden brown outside, mozzarella melted For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
FINAL CHECK: confirm NO lactose AND NO gluten allergy before serving Prepare a fresh green bean tip garnish Arrange the warm meatballs on baby's plate Add small green bean tip pieces around Serve the chervil sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the meatballs Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - lactose/gluten) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot FINAL CHECK for lactose AND gluten allergy before serving Always serve green bean tips cooked Do not leave baby alone Do not reheat several times NEVER serve mozzarella/wheat to allergic baby Serve warm: flavors are more developed Green bean tips add color and vitamin C For 12-18 months: cut meatballs in half Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
