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Asian-Inspired Turkey Meatballs

These asian inspired meatballs are juicy and packed with flavor.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Dinner, Food, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • lbs ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 4 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Bring 1½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Pour in the rice and again bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Let the rice simmer about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and place the shredded carrot on top of the rice. Cover and let the rice and carrots sit for about 5-7 minutes. Using a fork stir in the carrot and fluff the rice.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the meatballs. Combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, sugar, soy sauce, sriracha, the 1 tablespoon of water, and a dash of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and form into a meatball. Place on a foil-lined and sprayed cookie sheet. Repeat until all meatballs have been prepared.
  • Spray the meatballs with cooking spray and broil for about 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked.
  • Serve the meatballs alongside the carrot rice.