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Asian inspired food is some of my favorite. These Asian Turkey Meatballs are covered in a sweet and spicy sauce then garnished with sesame seeds and scallions. These meatballs are savory, bursting with flavor, and easy to make to boot.

Uhh, yeah! These meatballs have so much flavor, they are healthy, and easy to make. Make them as an appetizer, serve for dinner over rice or quinoa with a side of veggies, or make them as part of your meal prep lunch for the week. These meatballs pair perfectly with my Quinoa Veggie “Fried Rice”.

The first time I made these meatballs was for a girl’s night. I wanted to serve healthy appetizers and I was in the mood for something savory that I wouldn’t feel guilty eating. Let me tell you, these meatballs were a huge hit and everyone wanted the recipe. I am hoping all of you will love these Asian Inspired Meatballs just as much!

Let’s Get Saucy!!

What makes these meatballs is the sauce. It’s sweet & spicy and in my opinion, there is nothing better than that. I like to marinade the meat mixture in the sauce, if times allows, but this sauce has so much flavor it’s not essential by any means.

Here is what I love about this recipe:

It is easy: These meatballs can be on the table in 30 minutes. I use a small stainless steel scoop to easily portion the meatballs. Here is the link for the scoop I use.
It is versatile: Appetizer, lunch, dinner, meal prep… use ground turkey, chicken, or beef… whatever meat you like.
It is saucy: Soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, this sauce is sweet but to spice it up a notch there is sriracha… and remember this recipe is versatile so make them as saucy as you like!

Make it a Meal Prep Lunch:

Add quinoa or brown rice, maybe a side of broccoli or green beans or just eat plain. There is so much you can do with these meatballs. Make sure you post a picture when you make them and use #thewelldressedkitchen.

Asian Turkey Meatballs

Author: The Well Dressed Kitchen

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 30 mins

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Ingredients

Meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey
½ cup panko breadcrumbs + ¼ cup for topping
1 egg
1 tsp fresh ground ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, thinly sliced + more for garnish
Sesame Seeds, for garnish (optional)
Sauce:
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ground ginger, minced

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet or a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl combine all sauce ingredients including hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients including ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic, eggs, green onion, and ½ cup of sauce you made. (*Note* Reserve remaining sauce to top meatballs after cooked) Gently mix with your hands until well combined. Using a scoop or you hands roll the turkey mixture into balls roughly 1 inch to 1.5 inches in size (yields roughly 15 to 20 meatballs depending on size). Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle remaining panko breadcrumbs on top of meatballs.
Bake in oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink inside. Remove from oven and pour remaining sauce over top of meatballs. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds and serve warm.

Notes:

Sauce: You can make extra sauce if you want the meatballs to be extra saucy. If time allows, marinade the meat in the sauce in the refrigerator for an hour for extra flavor.
Storage: Keep in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Meal Prep: Make this a meal prep by adding rice or quinoa and a side of veggies. Divide in microwave safe containers and keep in fridge for 4 to 5 days. Reheat in microwave when ready to eat. To eliminate the hard work of mincing fresh garlic, I use a Garlic Press, here is the link for the garlic press I use. It lets you press fresh cloves of garlic without peeling them first.

More Recipes I love…

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Quinoa Veggie “Fried Rice”

THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING ALONG!

XOXO, REBECCA ROSATI @THE WELL DRESSED KITCHEN 💗

An elegant and delicious way to take your entertaining to the next level is an elaborate Cheese Board. Serving a cheese board as a party appetizer is easier than you think. Learn when to serve it, what cheese to buy, and how to put together a beautiful presentation. Then, pair it with the perfect wine or champagne to really impress your company.

In my opinion, it’s always the right occasion for a cheese plate, but with the holidays and entertaining season upon us it’s the perfect time to Learn How to Make A Cheese Board. While many people think elegant cheese plates are something you can only get at a fancy restaurant, it’s easier to serve at home than you think. An added bonus, you can serve cheese boards any time of year, for any occasion.

When to Make A Cheese Board… Anytime!!

I always make a cheese board when I am entertaining for a girl’s night, dinner party or holiday and I want to impress my guests. I use a variety of textures and flavors so my guests can choose whatever they want. I absolutely love to entertain, especially around the Holidays so when it’s this time of year, a cheese board is an elegant and easy way to feed my friends and family.

Choosing Your Cheese Board

A lot of times I use my big wood cutting board to serve my cheese, but a standard serving platter also works great. I am so excited because I just bought this ash wood and slate serving board and both are PERFECT for entertaining! You can also try this stoneware platter for a more sophisticated look.

How to Build Your Basic Cheese Board

Start with CHEESE: Include a variety of textures and flavors, but be sure to serve at least one familiar cheese. Pick different soft and hard cheeses. My absolute favorite hard or firm cheese is Manchego, but other tasty options include Mimolette or Parmigiano-Reggiano. For soft cheese I suggest goat cheese and brie for a creamy texture. Try using an aged cheese like Aged Cheddar or Gouda.

Offer a selection of bread and crackers: Serve a sliced baguette or Crostini, thin breadsticks, or crackers of all shapes and sizes to add a little texture and crunch.

Something salty and sweet. Cheese pairs well with dried fruit, spreadable jam, or fresh berries. Olives, nuts such as almonds and walnuts, and salty meats like prosciutto and salami are great options for cheese boards. Jarred condiments and vegetables are quick, try using artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers. My Cranberry Salsa goes great over a block of cream cheese!

Set out a separate knife for each cheese: You want the soft varieties of cheese to have their own knife, a butter knife works just fine. A firm cheese might require a sharper knife such as a pairing knife.

Remove Cheese from Refrigerator roughly 45 minutes before serving: When the cheese is too cold, it doesn’t have its full flavor. Allowing the cheese to sit out brings out the flavor and aroma. Also, you want the cheese at room temperature making it easier to cut and serve.

Label each cheese, if possible: This avoids people asking you the names of each cheese and allows them to pick what variety they feel comfortable trying. Even better, you can write a few words to describe its flavor. These Chalk Board Tags are so fun and work great!

Don’t Go Crazy with the pairings: While I provide many suggestions, don’t get overwhelmed with a ton of pairings. Choose one bread and cracker, one fresh fruit, nut and jam along with two savory items like pickles, salami, or mustard ought to do it!

How Much Cheese to Serve:

If your cheese board is one of many appetizers I suggest buying roughly 2 to 3 ounces per person.

Finally, Pair with Wine and Champagne

I prefer a crisp white wine like a Rosé or Sauvignon Blanc. Champagne pairs well with salty foods like nuts, and aged hard cheese like gouda and cheddar. It also goes great with fresh berries like raspberries and blackberries that aren’t typically too sweet.