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Soy Ginger Meatballs

These juicy, flavorful Asian-inspired meatballs are easy to make and are perfect for meal prep. Enjoy over rice, make a noodle bowl with colorful vegetables, or serve as an appetizer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground pork or ground turkey (can use ground beef or a mix)
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lite soy sauce or Tamari
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, can use honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil,
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
For Making a Bowl:
  • Vermicelli rice noodles or rice
  • cucumber slices
  • shredded carrots
  • shredded cabbage
  • thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • avocado slices
  • Fresh herbs: cilantro, mint, and/or basil
  • sliced green onions
  • chopped peanuts
  • sesame seeds
  • lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime zest, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Using your hands, work the mixture until evenly combined.
  3. Using an ice cream scoop or large cookie scoop, scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture into your palms and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, spacing the meatballs out onto the baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
  5. To make the dressing, in a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, soy sauce, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  6. You can serve the meatballs with rice and your favorite vegetables. Drizzle with the dressing.
  7. You can also make a bowl. To assemble the bowls, divide the noodles or rice among bowls and top with meatballs. Garnish with toppings and serve with the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 1002mg (42%) Potassium 468mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 189IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 1002mg 42%
Potassium 468mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 189IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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