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Baked Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
These Baked Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs are a long-time family favorite. Serve them for dinner over rice, or as an appetizer.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 30 Meatballs
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
The Sauce:
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup agave nectar
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup soya sauce
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
The Meatballs:
- 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey meat preferably not extra-lean
- ½ medium yellow onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- ¾ teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
The Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, agave nectar, water, soya sauce, ¼ cup canola oil, ginger, garlic, flour, and sesame seeds.
- Whisk the sauce together and place over medium heat. Simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Keep warm.
Cup of Yum
The Meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Thoroughly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, ginger, parsley, five-spice powder, egg, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.
- Mix well to combine. Using a 2 tablespoon portion of the turkey mixture, form meatballs by rolling between the palms of your hands. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Brush the meatballs liberally with the sauce. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
- These can be served over rice or as hors d'oeuvres. Either way, serve with the extra sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Meatball
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.9mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Meatball | |
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.