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Healthy Turkey Meatballs in Curry Sauce

These Healthy Turkey Meatballs in Curry Sauce are moist and juicy, then covered in a creamy red curry sauce that is bursting with Asian flavor. Made with lean turkey, they are a low-fat and high-protein dinner, snack, or appetizer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 527 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup panko
  • 4 green onions minced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Curry Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon groundnut oil or peanut oil
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 13.5 oz full-fat unsweetened coconut milk one can
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped

Instructions

Meatballs
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all meatball ingredients (1 pound ground turkey, 1 large egg, 1 cup panko, 4 green onions (sliced), 2-3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red curry paste, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper) in a large bowl and, using your clean hands, mix well to blend.
  3. Clean your hands and wet them a bit to prevent the meat mixture from sticking. Take a spoonful of mixture and roll it between your palms to create a meatball. Repeat with the remaining mixture and arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Curry Sauce
  1. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat the 1 tablespoon groundnut oil. Saute the ½ yellow onion(diced) and 1 red bell pepper (diced) for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add in the 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 tablespoon red curry paste, 1 tablespoon honey, and 13.5 oz full-fat unsweetened coconut milk.
  2. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  3. As soon as the meatballs are done baking, add them to the curry sauce.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with Fresh Cilantro and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts.

Notes

  • Ground turkey: We prefer using 93% lean turkey for this recipe. 
  • Panko: You can also use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. 
  • Ginger: Fresh ginger has the most flavor. Peel the skin off with the back of a spoon, then grate with a Microplane or grater. You can freeze the leftover and grate it from frozen next time you need ginger.
  • Soy sauce: Substitute with coconut aminos if desired. 
  • Red curry paste: You can substitute it with curry powder, but the flavor may not be identical. If substituting, use 1 teaspoon in the meatballs and 1 teaspoon in the curry sauce. 
  • Groundnut oil: Also called peanut oil. Substitute with sunflower oil or canola oil.
  • Don't over-mix the meat: Mix until just combined for tender meatballs that don't fall apart.

Nutrition Information

Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Potassium 823mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2330IU (47%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527

% Daily Value*

Calories 527kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Potassium 823mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2330IU 47%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

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