Hi Alyssa, great questions!
– vegetables are fresh and uncooked. For an even creamier result you can steam the broccoli, carrots and cauliflower chopped in pieces for 10/15 minutes. I like them from raw, their flavor pops up more.
– Hemp seeds are optional. I add them as they provide a great amount of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, brain fuel for our little ones.
– Chia or Flax seeds are a lovely substitution for hemp seeds. Same amount.
– The turkey is not cooked, it will cook in within the meatballs mix.
– I use organic ground turkey, not only breast. I find it prepackaged at Trader Joe’s.
Let me know if you have more questions!
Ciao, b