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Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

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  • Author: Brittany Poulson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: ~35 meatballs
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A healthier twist on meatballs! These Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs are the perfect appetizer for parties or can be served as part of an entree served over rice with a side of veggies!


Ingredients

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For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 1/4 cold cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon honey

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely minced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely minced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon teriyaki sauce (see recipe instructions below)

Instructions

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

  1. Whisk together the water and the cornstarch in a small cup or bowl, set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, sesame seed oil, water, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and honey. Bring to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the water/cornstarch mix. Continue to whisk until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

For the Meatballs:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or spra with nonstick cooking spray).
  2. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, eggs, panko, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, black pepper and 1 Tablespoon teriyaki sauce. Using clean hands (or a wooden spoon), mix ingredients until well combined.
  3. Form meatballs into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until meat is fully cooked (a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 165 degrees F).
  4. Remove meatballs from the oven and toss with teriyaki sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 46
  • Sugar: 1.5 g
  • Sodium: 86 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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