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Sweet and Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs:

Irresistibly Sweet and Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs Recipe

These Sweet and Spicy Asian Turkey Meatballs blend lean turkey with a savory sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey A lean protein source
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if preferred
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari works for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil For nutty depth
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice level
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey Agave syrup can substitute
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
For Garnishing
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, each about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway for even cooking, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. While the meatballs bake, whisk together honey, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until bubbly.
  6. Once the meatballs are cooked, drizzle the sauce over them and gently toss to coat.
  7. Garnish the meatballs with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, always use fresh garlic and ginger. Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.

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