Asian Baked Turkey Meatballs

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With the temperatures dropping and the holidays just around the corner, you may be sorting through your recipe collection, looking for that ideal autumn appetizer for your upcoming get-together. No need to fret—we have a scrumptious and straightforward appetizer recipe that blends sweet and spicy flavors, guaranteed to please your guests.

Yields20 Servings
For the meatballs
 1 lb ground turkey
  cup white onionfinely diced
 1 large egg
 ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
  cup rolled oats
 1 tbsp sriracha
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp pepper
 1 tbsp garlicminced
 1 green scallion, finely choppeduse for garnish
 1 tbsp toasted sesame seedsuse for garnish
For the sauce
 ¼ cup soy saucean alternate is coconut aminos
 2 tbsp srirachaif you like it hot, add more
 2 tbsp red chili paste
 2 tbsp honey
Prep the meatballs
1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

2

Grab a large bowl and place ground turkey and the rest of the ingredients in. Mix until combined. You don’t want to over mix, just incorporate well.

3

Use a tablespoon and scoop a heaping portion of the mixture into the middle of your hand. Slightly roll mixture together to form a ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is done.

4

Bake meatballs for 25-28 Minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown.

Prep the sauce
5

In another large bowl add all sauce ingredients. Mix together well.

6

When the meatballs are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Then, place them in the bowl with the sauce and toss to fully cover the meatballs.

7

Slightly toast the sesame seeds by placing in a small non-stick pan on medium heat. Move the pan in a circular motion. As the seeds warm, their oils will extract slightly from the seed giving off an amazing aroma. Remove from stove and set aside until ready to garnish.

8

Notes: If you're serving these by themselves, place them on a fun plate and insert a toothpick in the tops of each one. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and scallion and serve hot. If eating as a main dish, cook your sides accordingly and plate. Top with turkey meatballs and garnishes and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 ball

Servings 20

Ingredients

For the meatballs
 1 lb ground turkey
  cup white onionfinely diced
 1 large egg
 ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
  cup rolled oats
 1 tbsp sriracha
 ¼ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp pepper
 1 tbsp garlicminced
 1 green scallion, finely choppeduse for garnish
 1 tbsp toasted sesame seedsuse for garnish
For the sauce
 ¼ cup soy saucean alternate is coconut aminos
 2 tbsp srirachaif you like it hot, add more
 2 tbsp red chili paste
 2 tbsp honey

Directions

Prep the meatballs
1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

2

Grab a large bowl and place ground turkey and the rest of the ingredients in. Mix until combined. You don’t want to over mix, just incorporate well.

3

Use a tablespoon and scoop a heaping portion of the mixture into the middle of your hand. Slightly roll mixture together to form a ball and place on baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is done.

4

Bake meatballs for 25-28 Minutes or until the top begins to turn golden brown.

Prep the sauce
5

In another large bowl add all sauce ingredients. Mix together well.

6

When the meatballs are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Then, place them in the bowl with the sauce and toss to fully cover the meatballs.

7

Slightly toast the sesame seeds by placing in a small non-stick pan on medium heat. Move the pan in a circular motion. As the seeds warm, their oils will extract slightly from the seed giving off an amazing aroma. Remove from stove and set aside until ready to garnish.

8

Notes: If you're serving these by themselves, place them on a fun plate and insert a toothpick in the tops of each one. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and scallion and serve hot. If eating as a main dish, cook your sides accordingly and plate. Top with turkey meatballs and garnishes and serve.

Asian Baked Turkey Meatballs