Description
Tender baked turkey meatballs packed with fresh ginger, cilantro, and carrots, all tossed in a savory and zesty Thai-inspired sauce for an easy, healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound (454g) ground turkey
- 1 egg (whisked)
- 1 large carrot (shredded (about 1/2 cup / 118ml))
- 3 green onions (sliced (about 1/4 cup / 59ml))
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) cilantro (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.2ml) crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt (omit if using soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup (59ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup (59ml) coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce
- 2 teaspoon (10ml) ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) sesame oil
- Serve over cooked rice (cauliflower rice,or quinoa.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the turkey meatball ingredients (ground turkey, egg, carrot, green onions, ginger, cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes, coconut aminos, and salt). Mix well and form into 1 tablespoon balls.
- Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- While meatballs are cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients (chicken broth, coconut aminos, fish sauce, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil) together in a small pot.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the meatballs are out of the oven.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven.
- Drizzle sauce over the meatballs and serve over cooked rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa.
Notes
These meatballs pair well with rice and steamed vegetables like broccoli. The sauce can also be used as a dressing for the rice. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg