Description
These Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dish that can be served as a main course or appetizer. The juicy turkey meatballs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and golden.
- Make the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the glaze thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
- Glaze the meatballs: Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until well coated. Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- These meatballs are great over rice or noodles, or served as an appetizer with toothpicks.
- You can freeze the meatballs before or after baking for easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
