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Asian Turkey Meatballs with Lime Sesame Dipping Sauce

These Asian inspired meatballs are out of this world! Made with ground turkey, ginger, scallions, cilantro and sesame oil with a tangy sesame-lime dipping sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings (12 meatballs)
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup panko crumbs
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/4 lbs 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh scallion
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 500°F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, panko, egg, salt, scallions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, 1 tbsp of the soy sauce and 2 tsp sesame oil.
  3. Gently mix with your hands until combined well.
  4. Shape meatballs 1/4 cup in size and transfer to a baking sheet.
  5. Bake until cooked through and browned, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  6. For the dipping sauce: mix the lime juice, water, soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in a bowl.
  7. Add the scallions and set aside.
  8. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish.
  9. Stir the sauce, then drizzle the meatballs with a little of the sauce.
  10. Serve the meatballs with the remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3meatballs w/ sauce Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 866mg (36%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (12 meatballs)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 3meatballs w/ sauce
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 866mg 36%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.