Ptitim with meatballs
Meat, Zucchini, Paprika, Dry garlic, Onion, Carrot, Broccoli, Ptitim, Water
Ptitim with meatballs pairs soft pearl couscous with tender meatballs, zucchini and carrot for a balanced, fun-to-eat bowl of protein, grains and vegetables. It suits babies from around 8 months. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked and the ptitim soft, then serve warm at a safe temperature.
Ingredients
- Any meat500 g
- Onion20 g
- Paprika1 tsp
- Dry garlic1/2 tsp
- Oil1 tsp
- Zucchini200 g
- Ptitim70 g
- Carrot50 g
- Boiling water500 ml
- Broccoli30 g
Instructions
- 1
Grind the meat in a meat grinder or process in a blender with the onion.
- 2
Grate the zucchini on a fine grater or process in a blender, then squeeze out the excess water slightly.
- 3
Add it to the meat with the spices and mix well.
- 4
Form small meatballs and place them in a preheated frying pan, sear slightly on both sides, then add carrots and 100 ml of water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Take the remaining minced meat to make more meatballs, mini-patties, or sausages and put them in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking as desired.
- 6
Add the ptitim, remaining water, oil of your choice, and broccoli to the meatballs and carrots.
- 7
Cook for 10 minutes until the water has evaporated.
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