Toddler recipe: Batch-cook mini pork & veg balls

Name: Toddler recipe: Batch-cook mini pork & veg balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 tsp rapeseed oil; 1 small onion chopped; 1 slice wholemeal bread torn into chunks; 1 carrot cut into chunks; 1 celery stick, cut into chunks; 1 red pepper cut into chunks; 500g lean pork mince; 1 egg; 1 tsp rapeseed oil; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 2 x 390g cartons passata; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp sugar (optional); fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional); cooked spaghetti and grated cheese, to serve

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Try these toddler-friendly meatballs with tasty tomato sauce for your little one. Batch-cook and freeze them for easy, healthy dinners when you're busy

Updated at: Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:34:06 GMT