Delicious Asian Turkey Meatball Bowls for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy these Asian Turkey Meatball Bowls, a vibrant meal packed with turkey meatballs and fresh veggies.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 pound Lean Ground Turkey Can be substituted with ground chicken.
1 cup Green Onions Chopped.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated.
2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust according to spice preference.
2 cloves Garlic Grated garlic.
1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped, can be omitted.
1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce/Tamari Tamari is gluten-free.
1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free panko works if needed.
1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax or chia egg.
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Sauce

1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Can be substituted with BBQ sauce.
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good alternative.
2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup is a vegan substitute.
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Any neutral oil can be used if unavailable.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used instead.

For the Bowl

2 cups Cooked Brown Rice Can try quinoa or cauliflower rice.
1 medium Carrot Peeled into ribbons.
1 cup Shelled Edamame Swap with green peas if desired.
1 medium English Cucumber Sliced.
1 medium Jalapeño Reduce or omit based on spice tolerance.
to taste Chopped Cilantro
to taste Sesame Seeds

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
saucepan
baking sheet
Vegetable Peeler
Meat Thermometer

Method

Instructions

Prepare Rice and Veggies: Cook brown rice according to package directions. While it cooks, prepare the vegetables.
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
Make Meatballs: Combine ground turkey and other meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix gently, then form into meatballs.
Bake Meatballs: Bake meatballs for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan, whisk, and simmer.
Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce to coat.
Assemble Bowls: Serve rice topped with meatballs and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze meatballs for up to 3 months for easy meals.

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