Asian-Style Turkey Meatballs

By Brie

This appetizer goes perfectly with football. Give it a try this weekend.

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs:
• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 2 Scallions (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 2 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup Dry and whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 Egg (lightly beaten)
• Salt
• Pepper
• For the Sauce:
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 3 Slices Fresh ginger (smashed)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix together the ingredients, season with salt and pepper. Form small meatballs by rolling a spoonful of the mixture between your palms.

Arrange on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Serve with toothpicks for dipping.


To make sauce,

heat soy sauce and vinegar in a small pot over med-low heat. Slowly add brown sugar and cook until it has dissolved.

Add ginger and simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken. Serve with the meatballs.