Asian Turkey Meatballs
Asian Turkey Meatballs showcase juicy ground turkey infused with scallions, cilantro, soy, and sesame, baked until browned and tender. A glossy sweet-soy dipping sauce with a hint of ginger adds balance and depth. Serve these flavorful bites as party appetizers or a weeknight snack alongside toothpicks for easy dipping.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Asian Turkey Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine turkey, cilantro, bread crumbs, egg, scallions, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Gently mix with your hands until just combined. Roll tablespoon-sized portions between your palms to form meatballs. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until well browned, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 4
While the meatballs cook, make the dipping sauce: Smash the ginger with the flat side of a knife and place it in a small pot. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Simmer, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove the ginger and pour the sauce into small cups for serving.
- 5
Serve the meatballs with the sauce, with toothpicks for dipping.
- Calories 94.78 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 6.04 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 7.05 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.76 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 37.7 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 302.23 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 23.43 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.75 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Asian Turkey Meatballs is made with 11 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Eggs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 94.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Asian Turkey Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Asian Turkey Meatballs?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 94.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Asian Turkey Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Asian Turkey Meatballs healthy?
- Asian Turkey Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 94.78 calories and 6.04 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 302.23 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.03 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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