Description
These Asian Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy twist on a classic dish. Made with a blend of aromatic ingredients like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, these tender meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a party appetizer. Baked to perfection, they are juicy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, making them a crowd-pleaser for all occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
- Additional chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in size and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush or drizzle the meatballs with vegetable oil and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Pair these meatballs with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can use ground chicken instead of turkey for a variation.
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or sriracha to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
