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Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs

Delicious Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs Ready in 30 Minutes

Quick and flavorful teriyaki turkey meatballs that bring a taste of Asian cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey or substitute with ground chicken
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Green Onion or substitute with chives
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger/ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar or honey/coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup Mirin or rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 clove Additional Garlic fresh or powdered
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Ginger fresh or powdered
For Serving
  • 2 cups White Rice or quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Green Onion for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  2. Mix the lean ground turkey, egg, panko breadcrumbs, minced green onion, minced garlic, ground ginger, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a large bowl until blended.
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and arrange them on the baking sheet.
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  4. Bake the meatballs for approximately 20 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  5. Prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  6. Once the meatballs are done, coat them in the teriyaki sauce by tossing them gently in the saucepan.
    Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
  7. Serve the meatballs over white rice or quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds and minced green onions.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to check the doneness of the meatballs, and adjust the teriyaki sauce according to your taste preferences.

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