ASIAN TURKEY MEATBALL BOWLS

“Asian Turkey Meatball Bowls are perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, lunch and are a great option if you meal prep. Flavorful, tender turkey meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce and served on top of rice with plenty of fresh veggies.” Recipe provided by Danae Halliday, Recipe Runner

 

INGREDIENTS

MEATBALLS:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon sriracha

  • 1 clove of garlic, grated

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari 

  • 3 tablespoons panko, gluten-free panko if needed

  • 1 egg

  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

SAUCE:

  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon sriracha

  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons

  • 1 cup shelled edamame

  • 1/2 cup sliced English cucumber

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced thin (optional) 

  • Chopped cilantro

  • Sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook the rice and prep the vegetables.

  2. Preheat oven to 450° F. and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking oil and set aside. 

  3. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs and mix together with your hands. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the meat mixture. Roll it into a ball and place it on the baking sheet. You should have approximately 20 meatballs. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes or until they're cooked through.

  4. While the meatballs bake, add all of the sauce ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and whisk together. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and stir them around until they are coated.

  5. To assemble the bowls, add rice to each bowl and top with 4-5 meatballs, sliced cucumber and jalapeño, carrot ribbons, edamame, sesame seeds, cilantro and extra sauce if desired.