Description
These Lemongrass Meatball Bowls are a flavorful and vibrant Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Tender lemongrass-infused meatballs are served over jasmine rice with a colorful array of fresh vegetables, creating a delicious and healthy bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground pork or chicken
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground pork or chicken, minced lemongrass, garlic, green onions, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and black pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked jasmine rice among bowls, top with vegetables, meatballs, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For added flavor, drizzle with sweet chili sauce or extra sriracha.
- Meatballs can be made ahead for quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
