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Korean-Inspired Turkey Gochujang Meatballs

These Asian inspired turkey meatballs are seasoned with ginger and spices and finished with a sweet and spicy, gochujang glaze.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (check labels for gluten-free)
  • 1 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • scallion greens
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for GF)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for GF)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (use gluten-free panko for GF)
  • 1 small clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
  • 2 scallions (chopped, white and green part separated)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cover 1 large sheet pan with foil and lightly spray with oil.
  2. Combine glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. For meatballs: Combine all ingredients from turkey to scallions (whites only) in a large bowl.  Mix thoroughly.
  4. Using your hands, form into 21 round meatballs, about 1 oz each. Place the meatballs, evenly spaced, on the prepared sheet pan. Baked for 20 minutes in the center of the oven.
  5. Preheat the broiler on high and position the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat, second rack from the top.
  6. Brush the meatballs with glaze and broil about 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a platter and top with sesame seeds and scallions.
  8. Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or with rice if desired as a main dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3meatballs Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 7servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 3meatballs
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 3g 6%

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