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Asian Meatballs and Carrot Rice
This recipe for Asian meatballs involves light and tender meatballs that are seasoned with asian flavors, tossed in a honey garlic sauce and served over a colorful carrot rice. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- For the rice:
- For the meatballs:
- For the honey garlic sauce:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free breadcrumbs can be substituted)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 carrots peeled and shredded
- 1 1/2 pounds ground dark-meat turkey
- 1/4 cup honey
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 egg
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the carrot on top. Let stand, covered, 8 minutes, then stir in carrot and fluff rice with a fork.
- In the meantime, in a medium bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, turkey, cilantro, soy sauce, sriracha, egg, sugar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Gently mix to combine and form into tablespoon sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet that has been coated in cooking spray. Coat the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray. Broil the meatballs about 4-6 inches from the heat element for 10-15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
- For the sauce: in a small bowl mix together the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Drizzle the sauce over the meatballs and toss to combine.
- Top the meatballs with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds if desired and serve with rice and lime wedges.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: The meatballs can be made in advance and cooked, cooled and frozen in resealable bags. Little Helpers: My kids love to help grate the carrots, I supervise them closely to make sure that their little hands stay away from the rough parts of the grater.
Nutrition Information
Calories
525kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
134mg
(45%)
Sodium
1351mg
(56%)
Potassium
742mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
5285IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
3.9mg
(4%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1351mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 742mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 5285IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.