These are creative, zesty meatballs that can be a part of a meal or a quick protein boost for a snack. To make this into a meal, try balancing with roasted root vegetables and a leafy green salad. Turkey is a lean protein source supporting healthy muscle maintenance and helping to control blood sugar levels. Enjoy!
SPICY TURKEY MEATBALLS adapted from www.fitnessmagazine.com
ingredients
- Natural oil spritzer
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons plain dried bread crumbs
- 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon low-sodium, soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
- Juice from 1/2 orange, fresh squeezed
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with foil and mist with cooking oil. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the onion and boil 1 minute. Drain in a sieve and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine onion with the turkey, egg white, bread crumbs, sesame oil, soy sauce and garlic powder. Season with the black pepper and stir until combined.
- Scoop out slightly rounded teaspoons of the turkey mixture, roll into 3/4-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Whisk together the hoisin and sriracha in a small bowl. Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of the glaze over each meatball. Place baking sheets in oven and bake until meatballs are just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Preheat broiler; broil meatballs, watching carefully, until glaze is sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle orange juice over meatballs and transfer to a platter. Garnish with cilantro if desired, skewer with toothpicks and serve.
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