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:
- Whisk together the water and the cornstarch in a small cup or bowl, set aside.
- 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:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or spra with nonstick cooking spray).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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