• On Oct, 10, 2024
•  ladyrecipes
•  Recipes

140 Cals 14 Protein 6 Carbs 7 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
25 mins
TOTAL TIME:
35 mins
YIELD:7 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Dinner
CUISINE:Chinese, Japanese
These Asian inspired turkey meatballs are seasoned with ginger and spices and finished with a sweet and spicy, gochujang glaze. Great as an appetizer or serve them with brown rice to make them a meal. Also great for meal prep!
INGREDIENTS
For the Gochujang Glaze:
1 tablespoon gochujang, check labels for gluten-free
1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce for GF
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
For the meatballs:
1 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce for GF
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, use gluten-free panko for GF
1 large egg
2 scallions, chopped, white and green part separated
For Garnish:
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
scallion greens
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cover 1 large sheet pan with foil and lightly spray with oil.
Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
For meatballs: Combine all ingredients from turkey to scallions (whites only) in a large bowl.  Mix thoroughly.
Using your hands, form into 21 round meatballs, about 1 oz each. Place the meatballs, evenly spaced, on the prepared sheet pan. Baked for 20 minutes in the center of the oven.
Preheat the broiler on high and position the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat, second rack from the top.
Brush the meatballs with glaze and broil about 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer to a platter and top with sesame seeds and scallions.
Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or with rice if desired as a main dish.
Serving: 3meatballs, Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 321mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 3gBlue Smart Points:3Green Smart Points:4Purple Smart Points:3Points +:4